Two rescued near face of Mendenhall Glacier after falling through ice
Two people are recovering after Capital City Fire and Rescue received reports that two fell through the ice near the ...
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Two people fall through ice at Mendenhall Lake, prompting late-season warning from CCFR
Two people fell through the ice on Mendenhall Lake near the face of the glacier on Monday afternoon, but managed to escape without life-threatening harm, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue.
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Floods and landslides: Assessing the risks of glacial lake outbursts
As global temperatures rise, glaciers are melting, creating dangerous glacial lakes. These lakes pose risks to downstream communities and infrastructure.
The UN has declared 2025 as the year of glacier preservation. Here's how to visit one safely
With glaciers disappearing at an alarming rate, 2025 has been named the Year of International Glacier Preservation. Here's ...
As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions − World Day for Glaciers carries a reminder
A glacial lake outburst flood in the Himalayas in October 2023 damaged more than 30 bridges and destroyed a 200-foot-high (60-meter) hydropower plant. Residents had little warning. By the time the ...
As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe's Alps and Pyrenees lost 40% of ...