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Glacier lake outburst at Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier causes record-breaking flooding
"This is likely to become a life-threatening situation," Murkowski said. "If you are told to evacuate, stop what you are doing and immediately go to an emergency shelter or another safe location."

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Some Juneau residents urged to evacuate as Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater
As glacier thins upstream of Juneau, annual flooding is the new normal — for now
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 ...

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New river barriers prevented severe flood damage from a glacial outburst in Alaska, officials say
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Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage
Melting Glacier in Alaska Floods State Capital
"If it weren’t for them, we would have hundreds and hundreds of flooded homes," said city manager Katie Koester at a news conference, as reported by The Guardian.

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As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
Damage to low-lying homes and bridge reported in wake of Juneau's record glacial outburst

Alaskan River Reaches Record High From Melting Glacier

An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.

A glacier outburst sent a surge of water downstream into Juneau. Flood barriers protected the city from disaster

For the third consecutive year, a wave of water gushed out of an Alaskan glacial lake, threatening the state’s capital city of Juneau. But, flood barriers installed by the city managed to prevent disaster from unfolding in the picturesque port town despite record-breaking water levels this week.

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing risk as mountain glaciers melt around the world

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.
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