Alaska's Glacier Outburst Causes Flooding but Barriers Protect Juneau
TL;DR
A glacial flood in Juneau, Alaska, was successfully contained by a makeshift wall, preventing major damage.
- Alaska’s glacial flood hit Juneau. Its makeshift wall held. The Washington Post
- A glacier outburst sent a surge of water downstream into Juneau. Flood barriers protected the city from disaster CNN
- Evacuations in Alaska after glacial melt raises fears of record flooding in Juneau BBC
- Mendenhall River Hit Record High From Glacier Melt The New York Times
- Barriers prevent severe flooding in Alaska capital after glacier outburst The Guardian
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