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#78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods: ERDC seeks to deploy lidar system in rugged Alaskan environment

September 29, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast episodes 0:33:41 0 Comments

Annual glacial outburst floods from Suicide Basin present a severe threat to downstream homes, businesses and infrastructure in Juneau, Alaska. As Suicide Glacier retreats, the expanding basin traps massive amounts of seasonal meltwater before suddenly releasing it down the Mendenhall River valley — emptying the basin in 48 hours or less. As the U.S. Army…

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Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods

September 29, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, video podcasts 0 Comments

Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods Video: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Annual glacial outburst floods from Suicide Basin present a severe threat to downstream homes, businesses and infrastructure in Juneau, Alaska. As Suicide Glacier…

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Resources: #78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods

September 29, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Podcast resources 0 Comments

Annual glacial outburst floods from Alaska’s Suicide Basin release huge volumes of water into the Mendenhall River valley in just hours, threatening downstream communities and infrastructure near Juneau. Because traditional monitoring systems are often unable to handle the harsh environment around the basin, ERDC is looking to deploy a rugged, non-contact terrestrial lidar system –…

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#78: Defending Communities from Glacial Floods: ERDC seeks to deploy lidar system in rugged Alaskan environment

September 29, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Military Engineering, Power of ERDC 0:33:41 0 Comments

Annual glacial outburst floods from Suicide Basin present a severe threat to downstream homes, businesses and infrastructure in Juneau, Alaska. As Suicide Glacier retreats, the expanding basin traps massive amounts of seasonal meltwater before suddenly releasing it down the Mendenhall River valley — emptying the basin in 48 hours or less. As the U.S. Army…

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#66: When the Storm Follows the Fire: Research helps predict, mitigate post-wildfire flood risk

July 7, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Podcast episodes 0:44:05 Comments Off on #66: When the Storm Follows the Fire: Research helps predict, mitigate post-wildfire flood risk

Even after wildfire devastates a community, a lingering threat remains. Soil and vegetation changes caused by wildfire damage amplify the risk of post-wildfire flooding and debris flows. It is a threat experts will be watching closely this year, as forecasts predict both a more active wildfire season this summer and El Niño conditions that could…

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Video: #66: Post-Wildfire Flood Risk

July 7, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, video podcasts Comments Off on Video: #66: Post-Wildfire Flood Risk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiVc5vndgL4 Even after wildfire devastates a community, a lingering threat remains. Soil and vegetation changes caused by wildfire damage amplify the risk of post-wildfire flooding and debris flows. It is a threat experts will be watching closely this year, as forecasts predict both a more active wildfire season this summer and El Niño conditions that…

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#66: When the Storm Follows the Fire: Research helps predict, mitigate post-wildfire flood risk

July 7, 2026 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works 0:44:05 0 Comments

Even after wildfire devastates a community, a lingering threat remains. Soil and vegetation changes caused by wildfire damage amplify the risk of post-wildfire flooding and debris flows. It is a threat experts will be watching closely this year, as forecasts predict both a more active wildfire season this summer and El Niño conditions that could…

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#26: Sand Boil Filter: A more efficient tool to combat internal levee erosion

August 2, 2023 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works 0:29:53 0 Comments

When river levels rise, so does the threat of sand boils, which occur when water bubbles out of the ground near the base of a levee, surrounded by a mound of displaced soil. Caused by increased pressure, sand boils are a visible sign of erosion within a levee. And unless they are treated immediately, these…

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#26: Sand Boil Filter: A more efficient tool to combat internal levee erosion

August 2, 2023 Christopher Kieffer Civil Works, Podcast episodes 0:29:53 Comments Off on #26: Sand Boil Filter: A more efficient tool to combat internal levee erosion

When river levels rise, so does the threat of sand boils, which occur when water bubbles out of the ground near the base of a levee, surrounded by a mound of displaced soil. Caused by increased pressure, sand boils are a visible sign of erosion within a levee. And unless they are treated immediately, these…

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Podcast Deep Dive: Post-wildfire flood risk management

January 28, 2021 admin Civil Works, Podcast resources Comments Off on Podcast Deep Dive: Post-wildfire flood risk management

On Episode #1, we explored ways ERDC is helping the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local communities better prepare for the increased flooding risk that follows a wildfire. LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODE Watch the video below to learn more about how ERDC is helping local communities reduce the risk of these destructive floods by…

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