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)