Twitter Shares “Glacial outburst” flooding destroys at least 2 buildings, prompts evacuations in Alaskan capital of Juneau “Such floods, known as glacial outburst floods, happen when glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes. A study released earlier this year found such floods pose a risk to 15 million people around the globe, more … Continue reading Need proof of Climate Change? Seas are rising and lakes and glaciers are disappearing.