top of page

Scientists confirm climate change is making destructive landslides more frequent across Alaska — especially in Southeast

  • KTOO
  • Jan 29
  • 1 min read

Landslides have killed at least a dozen people in Southeast in recent years. 


That prompted Aaron Jacobs, a hydrologist at the National Weather Service in Juneau, and his colleague to answer a major question people in the region have been asking: “Are we seeing more landslides across Southeast Alaska?”


A couple of years ago, scientists weren’t sure. Now, Jacobs says the answer is yes…(Read full story)

Garcia.png
Hecla.ad.4.26.jpeg
Conoco.Phillips.ad.1_5.jpg
APR.Ad.png
PWG_Ad.png

Keep Juneau Independent free for everyone.
Start a monthly membership or make a single contribution.
(Tax Deductible)

One time

Monthly

Members power our local news

$100

Other

Receive our newsletter by email

  • Facebook
  • X
  • bluesky-logo-01
  • Instagram

Donations can also be mailed to:
Juneau Independent

105 Heritage Way, Suite 301
Juneau, AK 99801

© 2026 by Juneau Independent | All rights reserved

 Website managed by Aedel-France Buzard

cover021926.png
bottom of page