Drone footage shows moment house collapses into river in Alaska, US

Drone footage captured the moment a house collapsed into the Mendenhall River in Alaska after glacial floods. Record flooding occurred in the Alaskan capital of Juneau, after a glacial dam outburst – when trapped water escapes through cracks in thinning ice dams. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► This phenomenon has increased around the world as a result of the climate crisis. The water level of Mendenhall Lake reached nearly 4.6 metres on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, a 91cm rise over the previous record set in 2016. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Alaska #House #River #Floods #US #News