🧊 This footage from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska forming a natural ice dam. As meltwater builds up and suddenly releases, it triggers a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). For three years in a row, Juneau (Alaska) has faced unprecedented August flooding linked to this process. In 2024, record-breaking floods impacted more than 300 homes.🌊 The story of the Mendenhall Glacier is not unique. Around the world, rising temperatures are making cryosphere-relate

🌋Volcano monitoring at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is a family affair. Even in their homes, HVO staff closely watch the 24/7 livestream cameras, along with multiple other data streams, including gas, tilt, and seismic sensors. Sometimes, they have the help of a dedicated pet. Here “The Colonel” communicates that spattering is occurring in the north vent. His human geologist recorded the observation and relayed the message on. Indeed, glow was observed overnight in both the north