US: Glacial Outburst Flood Hits Juneau, Alaska, Forcing Evacuations

An overflowing glacial lake at the foot of Suicide Glacier north of Juneau, Alaska, caused the Mendenhall River to surge to record levels on Wednesday, August 13, flooding homes and streets and prompting evacuations. Such glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) occur when water trapped in a glacier-fed lake suddenly bursts through weak ice or soil barriers, sending a destructive surge of water, sediment, and debris downstream.

US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

Salt Lake City Awarded 2034 Winter Olympics - Paris

Salt Lake City Awarded 2034 Winter Olympics - Paris

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall speaks at a meeting during the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Paris, France, July 24, 2024. Salt Lake City of the United States has been awarded as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games at the 142nd IOC session here on Wednesday. Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-2034 WINTER GAMES

(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-2034 WINTER GAMES

(240724) -- PARIS, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall speaks at a meeting during the 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Paris, France, July 24, 2024. Salt Lake City of the United States has been awarded as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games at the 142nd IOC session here on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fei)

Fortress 2 (2000)

Fortress 2 (2000)

Pam Grier Characters: WITH Susan Mendenhall Film: Fortress 2 (USA/LU 2000) Director: Geoff Murphy 02 March 2000 Date: 02 March 2000

Over The Top (1987)

Over The Top (1987)

Sylvester Stallone & Michael Mendenhall Characters: Lincoln Hawk & Film: Over The Top (1987) Director: Menahem Golan 12 February 1987 Date: 12 February 1987

Diff'Rent Strokes (1978)

Diff'Rent Strokes (1978)

Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, David Mendenhall Characters: Arnold Jackson,Willis Jackson, Television: Diff'Rent Strokes (TV-Serie) Usa 1978-1986, 03 November 1978 Date: 03 November 1978

WORD IS OUT

WORD IS OUT

WORD IS OUT George Mendenhall WORD IS OUT George Mendenhall Date: 1977