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mile (1,600 m) of the glacier. Two routes traverse a series of wooden steps and a gradual elevation gain of 500 feet (150 m) on this trail. The Trail of Time, which connects to East Glacier Loop, includes historical signs and handicapped accessibility. The 0.8 miles (1,300 m) Nugget Falls Trail leads visitors to
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They can determine trees' ages when they died by looking at their preserved remains. One of the scientists, Cathy Conner, was reported as finding "The most recent stumps emerging from the Mendenhall are between 1,400 and 1,200 years old. The oldest are around 2,350 years old. Some have dated around 1,870 to 2,000 years old."
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The two small parking lots have access to several trails in the area. Photo Point Trail and the Steep Creek Trail are easy and accessible trails. Elevated boardwalks above Steep Creek provide salmon and bear viewing opportunities. Visitors can hike via the East Glacier Loop to an overlook within 1
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The Juneau Icefield Research Program has monitored the outlet glaciers of the Juneau Icefield since 1942, including Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier has also retreated 1.75 miles (2.82 km) since 1929, when Mendenhall Lake was created, and over 2.5 miles (4.0 km) since 1500. The end of the
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In 2012, tree stumps and logs with attached roots and bark appeared under the retreating glacier. They are in their original growth position, preserved under what was believed to be a protective gravel layer. By uncovering them, scientists learn about the ecosystem from before the glacier formed.
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Given that average yearly temperatures are currently increasing, and the outlook is for this trend to continue, it is actually possible that the glacier might experience a period of stabilization or slight advance during its retreating march. This is because increasing amounts of warm, moist air
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has formed. The lake is a result of the run-off from the glacier and is increasing in size as the glacier continues to retreat. The lake began to form in 1929 and has continued to grow. The lake has a unique ecosystem and is a nursery for a variety of fish including several type of salmon, Dolly
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The retreat of the Mendenhall Glacier and other glaciers in the area is believed by some to be a result of broader retreat and breakup of the Juneau Icefield. The Juneau Icefield is the fifth largest icefield in North America. Many populations near glacial areas rely on the glaciers for fresh
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will be carried up to the head of the icefield, where colder ambient temperatures will cause it to precipitate as snow. The increased amount of snow will feed the icefield, possibly enough to offset the continually increasing melting experienced at the
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It was originally known as Sitaantaago ("the Glacier Behind the Town") or Aak'wtaaksit ("the Glacier Behind the Little Lake"), also Latinized as Aakwtaaksit, by the Tlingit. The glacier was named Auke (Auk) Glacier by naturalist
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In addition to the busy summer season, the center hosts the Fireside Lecture series on Friday evenings, January through March. Programs cover ecological and cultural history, and events in Southeast Alaska.
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said "climatic warming coupled with ice loss through iceberg calving are the reasons the Mendenhall Glacier is retreating and shrinking." It is expected the glacier face will soon pull out of the lake.
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Although there are many negative effects of the recession of the Mendenhall Glacier and glaciers in general, there are also a few positive outcomes. With the retreat of the Mendenhall Glacier, the
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was a wolf who lived around Mendenhall Glacier between 2003 and 2009 until he was killed by out-of-state poachers. The Visitor Center has an exhibit and
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Juneau issues declaration of emergency after widespread river flooding sweeps away at least two structures
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Since 2011, periodic glacial floods have occurred from the Suicide Basin into the lake and downstream
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drinking water. Once these glaciers are gone these people will need another source. For example,
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This was the first U.S. Forest Service visitor center built in the nation; it was designed by
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The glacier is retreating due to a generally warming climate in Southeast Alaska, linked to
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Flotation and retreat of a lake-calving terminus, Mendenhall Glacier, southeast Alaska, USA
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and dedicated in 1962. The building was expanded, renovated and rededicated in 1999.
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Mendenhall Lake and Glacier from the southeastern edge of the lake (June 2009)
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Geologist Cathy Connor and Geophysicist Roman Motyka, both professors of the
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Auk Kwaan (or Aak'w Kwaan) band in 1879. In 1891 it was renamed in honor of
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beneath it. This trail is located across the lake from the Visitor Center.
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Mendenhall Lake and Glacier from the Visitor's Center (June 2006) (
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of Romeo's pelt to commemorate him and the town's love for him.
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Seamen from the USS Rombach exploring the glacier in March 1953.
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Alaska Looks for Answers in Glacier’s Summer Flood Surges
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Historic glacial flooding in Alaska triggers evacuations
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and will continue to retreat in the foreseeable future.
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Terminus Behavior of Juneau Icefield Glaciers 1948–2005
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Index


Map showing the location of Mendenhall Glacier
Map showing the location of Mendenhall Glacier
Mountain glacier
Coast Range
Juneau, Alaska
Coordinates
58°29′45″N 134°31′56″W / 58.49583°N 134.53222°W / 58.49583; -134.53222
Proglacial lake


glacier cave
Tlingit language
glacier
Mendenhall Valley
Juneau
Alaska
Tongass National Forest
glacier mass balance
glacier's terminus
John Muir
Tlingit
Thomas Corwin Mendenhall
Juneau Icefield
Mendenhall Lake
Mendenhall River
global warming
climate change
climate change
Little Ice Age

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