💨 Abstract

Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier is releasing pent-up rainwater and snowmelt, prompting officials to urge evacuations in parts of Juneau. This annual event, known as a glacier outburst flood, can release up to 15 billion gallons of water, leading to significant downstream flooding. Previous years saw extensive property damage. Repeated flooding in 2023 and 2024 prompted temporary levee installations. The U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff