Glacial lake near Pemberton bursts sending flood water to small community
A glacial lake near Pemberton, British Columbia, has begun to burst, prompting authorities to maintain evacuation orders for nearby residents. Experts are monitoring the situation as flood waters threaten downstream channels with debris and erosion.
Why it matters
This event highlights the increasing risks posed by climate change to infrastructure and public safety in mountainous regions.
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) issued an alert on Tuesday around 10 a.m. that the lake beside Place Glacier had started to drain.
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