It was early morning of August 10, 2025 in Southeast Alaska when there were only a few known people within a few miles of ...

Every summer, people living near the Mendenhall River in Juneau, Alaska, keep a close eye on the water level. When the river level begins to rise rapidly, it’s a sign that Suicide Basin, a small ...

Alaska's glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods, a Colorado State University researcher warns.

Alaska's glacial lakes are growing faster than in previous decades. They expanded by more than 150 square kilometers between 2018 and 2024, and could eventually grow to more than four times their ...