The USGS is predicting a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood to occur in the next 2 weeks on the Mendenhall glacier in Juneau Alaska. #GLOF #jökulhlaup #Alaska | Leigh Coates

Time-Lapse: Glacial Outburst Causes Flooding in Juneau, Alaska Glacial lakes form in valleys where ice has melted and are blocked by glaciers or debris. As these lakes fill with water, pressure can cause a sudden release downstream, known as a glacial lake outburst flood. These events are sudden and can be devastating. This time-lapse from May 1st to August 7th captures the dramatic rise and fall of water levels in Suicide Basin during the outburst. The basin was formed as rising temperatures re

🚨🌊 BREAKING: Major Flood Emergency in Juneau Alaska 🌊🚨 A massive glacial lake outburst flood is now underway. Water from above the Mendenhall Glacier is surging into Mendenhall Lake and River, and levels are rising toward near-record heights. Forecasts show the crest could hit between 16.3 and 16.8 feet by Wednesday afternoon, putting homes, roads, and critical infrastructure at risk. Past floods here have destroyed property and collapsed riverbanks and this one could be just as severe. Floo