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Alaska's Glacial Lakes Are Growing Deadlier Each Year
Key Takeaways
- Alaska's glacial lake area has expanded substantially as glaciers retreat under warming temperatures
- Glacial lake outburst floods are becoming more frequent and larger in populated Alaskan valleys
- Monitoring and early warning systems are urgently needed as the inventory of dangerous lakes expands
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DT Editorial Team··2 min read·via phys.org