The second episode of Outburst takes us from the past to the present to hear how scientists are figuring out how big the danger could get.
Environment
Juneau School District closes three schools amid moderate flooding
The district cites staff living in a flood zone as a reason for the plan to close all schools in the event of any school closing.
Updates for Juneau’s 2025 glacial outburst flood
The National Weather Service has confirmed that the river crested at 16.65 feet a short while ago and water levels are now dropping.
Governor issues preemptive disaster declaration for Juneau as Suicide Basin nears capacity
Current reports from the National Weather Service estimate the basin will be full Monday, but a release can happen at any time.
Gathering, processing, and applying seaweed in your fertile garden
On this episode of Garden Talk, host Bostin Christopher talks with Darren Snyder about the various ways to gather, process, and apply seaweed to your fertile garden.
USGS expands landslide monitoring in Southeast Alaska
Data from Juneau’s Mount Roberts went online last month and new research site installations are planned for another community this fall.