Juneau Faces Record Flooding and Evacuations Due to Melting Glacier
Flooding in Juneau, Alaska, caused by melting glaciers and potential ice dam failures, prompted evacuations and protective barriers, highlighting the risks of glacial outburst floods which have historically caused significant damage and loss of life worldwide. Climate change is influencing glacier stability and the frequency of such events, though in Alaska, these floods have decreased as glaciers recede, but risks remain at higher altitudes.