Alaska's Glacier Outburst Causes Flooding but Barriers Protect Juneau
A glacial flood in Juneau, Alaska, was successfully contained by a makeshift wall, preventing major damage.
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Juneau's Flood Barriers Shield City from Glacier Melt-Driven Floods
Juneau's temporary levee successfully protected most homes from a record-breaking flood caused by glacial outburst, though some areas experienced seepage and flooding, highlighting the need for long-term solutions amid ongoing concerns about future higher floods.
Alaska’s Juneau evacuates as glacier melt triggers record flood risk
Juneau, Alaska, is evacuating residents due to an imminent record flood caused by glacial lake outburst from the melting Mendenhall Glacier, a consequence of climate change, with authorities deploying emergency barriers to mitigate the flood risk.
Alaska's Juneau Faces Evacuations Amid Record Glacial Flood Threat
Alaska's Juneau is facing potential record flooding due to glacial meltwater escaping from a dammed basin by the Mendenhall Glacier, prompting evacuations and a state disaster declaration, as climate change accelerates the shrinking of mountain glaciers and increases the risk of glacial lake outburst floods.
Juneau Residents Urged to Evacuate Amid Mendenhall Glacier Flood
Residents of Juneau, Alaska, are being urged to evacuate due to potential record flooding caused by the Mendenhall Glacier releasing floodwater from a dammed basin, with authorities installing temporary barriers to protect homes as the glacier acts as a dam for the basin, a situation expected to persist for decades due to climate change.
Alaska's Juneau Faces Evacuation Amid Glacial Outburst Threat
A glacier outburst at Suicide Basin in Alaska is causing significant flooding in Juneau, with water levels expected to surpass last year's record, prompting evacuations and emergency responses, as climate change accelerates glacier melting.
Alaska Declares Disaster as Glacial Flooding Threatens Juneau
Alaska's Juneau area faces an imminent threat of catastrophic flooding due to a glacier lake outburst from Suicide Basin, prompting the governor to declare a disaster as the basin's water levels threaten to release, potentially causing severe flooding and damage for the third consecutive year.
Body of Missing UK Employee and Cruise Passenger Found in Alaska
The body of Marites Buenafe, a UK healthcare system doctor and missing person since Tuesday, was found in Alaska by the Alaska Army National Guard near Juneau, and her body has been sent for autopsy.
Cruise Passenger Missing After Solo Hike in Alaska
A Kentucky woman, Dr. Marites Buenafe, went missing while hiking near Juneau, Alaska, after telling her family she planned to hike from Gold Ridge to Gastineau Peak. Despite extensive search efforts by multiple agencies, she remains missing, and authorities continue to search the area, emphasizing the risks of backcountry trips in Alaska.
Juneau Imposes Daily Cap on Cruise Ship Passengers
Juneau, Alaska, will limit the number of daily cruise ship passengers to 16,000 on weekdays and 12,000 on Saturdays starting in 2026 to manage congestion and reduce the impact on residents. This agreement with the Cruise Lines International Association aims to balance the needs of the local economy and community. Similar measures have been taken in other tourist-heavy cities like Venice, Italy.
Juneau's Record Flooding Prompts Evacuations and Flood Warnings
Juneau's emergency operations center has recommended evacuations for residents living on Marion Drive due to an unprecedented glacial outburst flood caused by a glacial dam outburst flood from Suicide Basin. The flooding has resulted in the loss of one building, with others at risk, as rapid erosion along Marion Drive threatens to collapse the riverbank. Drone footage shows buildings collapsing into the river and others being undercut by the eroding bank. The National Weather Service has reported record flooding in waterways and low-lying areas, with peak flooding expected to crest at 15 feet, surpassing the previous record set in 2011. The city has closed road and foot bridges and is urging people to stay away from the river and avoid unnecessary travel.
Alaska fishing trips turn deadly with multiple deaths and missing persons.
Three people, including two women and a man, were found dead on board a vessel anchored offshore in Juneau over the course of three days. Initial investigations showed no signs of foul play, but the use of controlled substances may have contributed to the deaths. The bodies were sent to Anchorage for autopsies and the investigation is ongoing.
Alaska fishing trips turn deadly with multiple deaths and missing persons.
Three people, including a woman who reported the first death, were found dead on an anchored vessel offshore at Sandy Beach in Juneau on two separate days. Signs of foul play were not found in an initial investigation on all three deaths, and the use of controlled substances may have been a contributing factor. The bodies found on Friday were sent to Anchorage for an autopsy.