💨 Abstract

"The annual glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska, due to the Mendenhall Glacier, has become a recurring threat, exacerbated by climate change. This year, a temporary barrier protected homes, but long-term solutions are uncertain. The melting glacier forms a dammed lake, leading to annual floods since 2011. Scientists and officials are working on a permanent fix, but the evolving nature of the problem makes it challenging.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff