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mendenhall glacier floods juneau

Why the Juneau flood caused by an Alaskan glacier wasn’t predictable

This summer’s torrent of meltwater from the Mendenhall Glacier, known as a glacial outburst flood, dwarfed any that have occurred since the phenomenon began in Juneau a dozen years ago.
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Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier flooding sweeps away homes, surprises Alaska capital
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Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier flooding sweeps away homes, surprises Alaska capital

No injuries were reported, but floodwaters took part of a third home and caused “significant undermining” damage to a condominium building, city officials said.
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