Data from Juneau’s Mount Roberts went online last month and new research site installations are planned for another community this fall.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Juneau issues preemptive disaster declaration ahead of glacial outburst flood
Officials say issuing the declaration before the flood could speed up recovery efforts after.
Outburst, Episode 1: The flood zone
The first episode of Outburst unravels why so many people were shocked by the sudden severity of recent glacial outburst floods – and why Alaska’s capital city wasn’t prepared.
Cave sediments found on Prince of Wales Island could help scientists understand Earth’s climate history
The sediments are evidence of massive glacial meltwater floods, called Siku events, that happened during the last Ice Age.
Army Corps says permanent glacial outburst flood solution is years away, but patience is wearing thin
As the next flood approaches, Mendenhall Valley residents say they need a permanent solution soon to feel safe in their neighborhoods.
Juneau and other Southeast communities broke high temperature records Monday
The National Weather Service reported that Juneau, Yakutat, Haines, Gustavus and Klawock all broke or matched previous record highs.