"Devastating Glacial Break Triggers Alaska's Destructive Floods"
A glacial break on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska has caused major flooding along the Mendenhall River, resulting in the destruction of several structures. The flooding is due to an outburst flood on Suicide Basin, a side basin on the glacier, which occurs when a dam containing a glacial lake breaks. The National Weather Service reports significant erosion along the riverbanks and the closure of roads and bridges in the area. Videos captured by residents show homes collapsing into the river, and the flooding is ongoing. The risk of flooding from melted glaciers is expected to increase as the climate warms.
