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Alaska's Glacial Lakes Are Growing Deadlier Each Year
New research shows Alaska's glacial lakes are expanding significantly as glaciers retreat, increasing the frequency and severity of destructive outburst floods threatening downstream communities.
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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