Skip to main content

In Alaska, warmer days can bring catastrophic flooding as frozen rivers break up

Spring comes late to western Alaska and brings a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Citizen scientists use traditional knowledge to predict river breakup and flooding for dozens of remote communities.

[Copyright 2022 NPR]

Why you can trust KUOW
Close
On Air Shows

Print

Print

Play Audio
 Live Now On KUOW
KUOW Live Stream
On Air Shows

Print

Print

Play Audio
Local Newscast
The Latest
View All
    Play Audio