💨 Abstract

The article discusses the annual risk of glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska, due to the Mendenhall Glacier. Officials are preparing for potential flooding, as the water level behind the glacier is near its peak. The basin's rise is unpredictable, making it hard to forecast the flood timing. Recent years have seen record flooding, damaging homes and posing risks to would-be rescuers. Temporary measures like levees are in place, but a permanent solution is years away, frustrating some residents.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff