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Juneau hit by flooding from melting glacier for third year in a row

By Alix Soliman
Published August 14, 2025 at 4:56 AM EDT

For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.

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Alix Soliman
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