As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises
In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe’s Alps and Pyrenees lost 40 per ...
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Two people rescued after falling through ice near Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau
Two individuals were rescued after falling through the ice near the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau on Monday. Capital City Fire ...
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 ...
5 MUST-TRY ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE IN YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
Explore these must-try activities for unforgettable adventures, cultural experiences, and natural wonders on travels.
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 ...
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My Turn: Fired Forest Service park rangers need to return to Mendenhall Glacier before tourists do
I was a U.S. Forest Service park ranger at Mendenhall Glacier for 14 years until I retired in 2018. Having lived in Juneau since 1969, I have watched the dramatic changes in glacial ice and the ...
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Debate Over Five- Or Six-Month Summer Halt On Ice Cave Tours
If these recommendations are implemented, there will be no mass tourism in ice caves this summer. Glacier hikes, which are easier to operate in summer, will remain permitted. However, guidelines need ...