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Researcher Missing After Fall on Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier

An Italian researcher is missing in Alaska after falling into a stream on the Mendenhall Glacier.

Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025

Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long-term solution is elusive

The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those who live along the picturesque river that winds from the nearby Mendenhall Glacier

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt

Each summer in the mountains above Juneau, Alaska, meltwater from the massive Mendenhall Glacier flows into mountain lakes and into the Mendenhall River, which runs through town.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025

Unprecedented Flooding Hits Juneau After Glacier Retreat

Ice dam break near Mendenhall Glacier causes unprecedented flooding in Juneau, Alaska, impacting homes and businesses. Cleanup and future preparedness effo...

Top News · Aug 8, 2024

Residents in Alaska capital clean up swamped homes after an ice dam burst and unleashed a flood

Residents in Alaska’s capital are clearing out waterlogged homes after a lake dammed by the picturesque Mendenhall Glacier gave way

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Damages Over 100 Homes In Juneau

Flooding from Mendenhall Glacier's dammed lake in Juneau damages homes, prompting disaster declaration.

Top News · Aug 7, 2024

The isolated tourist hotspot taking action to stop overtourism from cruise ships

The current ‘overwhelming’ number of visitors diminishes what residents love so much about the area, locals said

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024