Experts have warned that an icy mountain region in the United States could witness a disaster similar to the Nepal floods. Alaska is at risk of a climate change-induced glacial collapse, and it has actually already occurred. Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord was struck by a "mega-tsunami" 1,578 feet high from a landslide. Scientists have now found that "the rapid retreat of a glacier set the scene for the huge slide and the following mega-tsunami."&nbsp;Tourist cruise ships escaped the disaster by mere hours. Prof Bill McGuire, a climate scientist and professor emeritus at University College London, told the BBC, "It is a threat that is only going to get bigger as the planet gets hotter." He warned that people living in places under these mountain regions and tourists aboard cruise ships face a growing risk from melting glaciers.&nbsp;Patrick Lynett, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, told the outlet that Alaska's mega-tsunami was linked to rapidly melting glaciers. He has warned that this was definitely not the last such event to hit the region and that they will become increasingly common. "Tracy Arm-type events will continue to happen, seemingly at an increasing rate, in fjords and other water bodies with rapidly retreating glaciers," he said.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/climate-change-caused-nepal-floods-but-a-2015-earthquake-may-have-contributed-1789630155043">Climate change caused Nepal floods, but a 2015 earthquake may have contributed</a>&nbsp;Rapidly melting glaciers are destabilising mountain slopes, and the warming climate is also thawing permafrost, which in turn loosens the glaciers. Permafrost is ground with rock, soil and ice that remains permanently frozen.<h2>Earthquakes from ice loss</h2>Ice loss in Alaska also sets the stage for earthquakes, as it removes a lot of weight from the crust below. When this happens, faults start moving and can trigger earthquakes, causing "glacier collapse and breach meltwater lakes." McGuire says any region with large amounts of ice is vulnerable going forward, and this "includes Alaska and some of the Rockies, the European Alps and – especially – the Himalayas."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/11-trillion-tons-of-ice-has-vanished-from-greenland-and-antarctica-1789553793005">11 trillion tons of ice has vanished from Greenland and Antarctica. That's not the worst part</a>&nbsp;Byers says to prevent "a future catastrophic event", cruise companies might have to drop the fjord from their routes. He has called for the development of "effective and locally appropriate early warning systems" to ensure timely action. However, avoiding a disaster might not be entirely possible since ships are already in motion and cannot just turn back.&nbsp;What is needed is a better understanding of where hazards occur and limiting the size or number of ships in a fjord. Satellites can be used to monitor whether slopes are moving. But this may not be foolproof as well, since in heavily glaciated regions some glaciers can move several metres a day. So, in a warming world, more glacier collapses are bound to happen, and predicting them isn't easy to tell. &nbsp;

What happened in Nepal could happen in many other icy mountain regions, experts have warned, including Alaska in the United States. Last year, a landslide unleashed a mega-tsunami, and another one from the sky could be waiting to happen. 

Experts have warned that an icy mountain region in the United States could witness a disaster similar to the Nepal floods. Alaska is at risk of a climate change-induced glacial collapse, and it has actually already occurred. Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord was struck by a "mega-tsunami" 1,578 feet high from a landslide. Scientists have now found that "the rapid retreat of a glacier set the scene for the huge slide and the following mega-tsunami." Tourist cruise ships escaped the disaster by mere hours. Prof Bill McGuire, a climate scientist and professor emeritus at University College London, told the BBC, "It is a threat that is only going to get bigger as the planet gets hotter." He warned that people living in places under these mountain regions and tourists aboard cruise ships face a growing risk from melting glaciers. Patrick Lynett, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Southern California, told the outlet that Alaska's mega-tsunami was linked to rapidly melting glaciers. He has warned that this was definitely not the last such event to hit the region and that they will become increasingly common. "Tracy Arm-type events will continue to happen, seemingly at an increasing rate, in fjords and other water bodies with rapidly retreating glaciers," he said. Also Read: Climate change caused Nepal floods, but a 2015 earthquake may have contributed Rapidly melting glaciers are destabilising mountain slopes, and the warming climate is also thawing permafrost, which in turn loosens the glaciers. Permafrost is ground with rock, soil and ice that remains permanently frozen. Earthquakes from ice loss Ice loss in Alaska also sets the stage for earthquakes, as it removes a lot of weight from the crust below. When this happens, faults start moving and can trigger earthquakes, causing "glacier collapse and breach meltwater lakes." McGuire says any region with large amounts of ice is vulnerable going forward, and this "includes Alaska and some of the Rockies, the European Alps and – especially – the Himalayas." Also Read: 11 trillion tons of ice has vanished from Greenland and Antarctica. That's not the worst part Byers says to prevent "a future catastrophic event", cruise companies might have to drop the fjord from their routes. He has called for the development of "effective and locally appropriate early warning systems" to ensure timely action. However, avoiding a disaster might not be entirely possible since ships are already in motion and cannot just turn back. What is needed is a better understanding of where hazards occur and limiting the size or number of ships in a fjord. Satellites can be used to monitor whether slopes are moving. But this may not be foolproof as well, since in heavily glaciated regions some glaciers can move several metres a day. So, in a warming world, more glacier collapses are bound to happen, and predicting them isn't easy to tell.

What happened in Nepal could happen in many other icy mountain regions, experts have warned, including Alaska in the United States. Last year, a landslide unleashed a mega-tsunami, and another one from the sky could be waiting to happen.&nbsp;

1,578 feet mega-tsunami in Alaska linked to melting glaciers, and will happen again

A 15-year-old boy in Alaska survived on an overturned boat for 62 hours after his brother and cousin drowned and died. He tried to hold onto their bodies for as long as he could. Derek Parker Aghnaanga said he sat in one position for four days and three nights, praying to be saved. It took the Coast Guard a long time to find him, but the teen ultimately returned home safe.&nbsp;Derek had gone fishing with his older brother and cousin on September 4. But their small boat overturned near St. Lawrence Island and drifted into the Bering Sea. A family spokesman has said that the fishing line apparently got tangled in the motor, causing the boat to overturn. Alaska State Troopers notified the Coast Guard about the missing party on Sunday (September 6), who spotted the teen at around 10:30 am on September 7.&nbsp;They contacted the crew of the Northwest Explorer, a fishing vessel, and asked them to help rescue the freezing boy. "4 days and 3 nights. He lived on prayer with no food and water. … He said he sat like this praying the whole time,” his mother, Vina Kulowiyi, said in a Facebook post. She said that he lost his brother, 35-year-old Sidney Kulowiyi, and cousin, 34-year-old Barton Rookok, in the tragedy.&nbsp;While Sidney died after getting stuck under the boat after it capsized, Barton survived for a day but later let go after becoming distressed, the family told KTUU. Their bodies were rescued by the same fishing vessel that saved Derek.<h2>Boy tried holding on to the bodies of his siblings</h2>His aunt, Colleen Walker, has started a GoFundMe page to support the family. She shared there that Derek "tried to hang onto [his brother and cousin] as long as he could after they drowned." It has almost reached the $45,000 target for funeral expenses and to support the family.&nbsp;The family is devastated by the loss. But Vina has decided to honour her son by naming her grandson Sidney. In another social media post, she said that she has named a new grandchild after him. "I am proud to announce the birth of my grandson named after my oldest son," she wrote. The baby was born on September 7, the day Derek was rescued and has been named "Dale Sidney Scott Salleka Kulowiyi Jr., who will never meet his namesake uncle," she wrote.

The Alaskan teen who survived 62 hours in the Bering Sea after his boat capsized, killing his two siblings, said he sat in a praying position the entire time. He also told his family that he tried to hold on to their bodies for as long as he could.

A 15-year-old boy in Alaska survived on an overturned boat for 62 hours after his brother and cousin drowned and died. He tried to hold onto their bodies for as long as he could. Derek Parker Aghnaanga said he sat in one position for four days and three nights, praying to be saved. It took the Coast Guard a long time to find him, but the teen ultimately returned home safe. Derek had gone fishing with his older brother and cousin on September 4. But their small boat overturned near St. Lawrence Island and drifted into the Bering Sea. A family spokesman has said that the fishing line apparently got tangled in the motor, causing the boat to overturn. Alaska State Troopers notified the Coast Guard about the missing party on Sunday (September 6), who spotted the teen at around 10:30 am on September 7. They contacted the crew of the Northwest Explorer, a fishing vessel, and asked them to help rescue the freezing boy. "4 days and 3 nights. He lived on prayer with no food and water. … He said he sat like this praying the whole time,” his mother, Vina Kulowiyi, said in a Facebook post. She said that he lost his brother, 35-year-old Sidney Kulowiyi, and cousin, 34-year-old Barton Rookok, in the tragedy. While Sidney died after getting stuck under the boat after it capsized, Barton survived for a day but later let go after becoming distressed, the family told KTUU. Their bodies were rescued by the same fishing vessel that saved Derek. Boy tried holding on to the bodies of his siblings His aunt, Colleen Walker, has started a GoFundMe page to support the family. She shared there that Derek "tried to hang onto [his brother and cousin] as long as he could after they drowned." It has almost reached the $45,000 target for funeral expenses and to support the family. The family is devastated by the loss. But Vina has decided to honour her son by naming her grandson Sidney. In another social media post, she said that she has named a new grandchild after him. "I am proud to announce the birth of my grandson named after my oldest son," she wrote. The baby was born on September 7, the day Derek was rescued and has been named "Dale Sidney Scott Salleka Kulowiyi Jr., who will never meet his namesake uncle," she wrote.

The Alaska teen who survived 62 hours in the Bering Sea after his boat capsized, killing his two siblings, said he sat in a praying position the entire time. He also told his family that he tried to hold on to their bodies for as long as he could.

Alaska teen rescued after 62 hours at sea 'sat and prayed' on overturned boat the whole time

A distress call from Alaska has sparked controversy and drawn attention after reports linked the incident to a property associated with Mark Zuckerberg. A representative for Zuckerberg has moved to clarify the situation, addressing questions and speculation surrounding the distress call.

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Russia and the United States are reportedly signing an agreement to advance the design and development of a strategic Bering Strait tunnel connecting Chukotka, Russia, and Alaska, USA.


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Western Alaska is reeling from the remnants of a powerful typhoon that caused flooding, high winds, and widespread damage across coastal regions. Emergency crews are on the ground responding to power outages, damaged homes, and infrastructure disruptions.

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Typhoon Halong has struck Alaska, causing widespread devastation across several villages. The severe storm has led to massive damage, prompting authorities to order a large-scale evacuation to ensure the safety of residents.


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Russian forces claim to have captured their first village in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, a major development in the ongoing conflict. The village of Dachne is reportedly under Russian control, marking Moscow's first claimed foothold in this strategic area.

Ukrainian officials acknowledge limited Russian incursions, but deny any major breakthroughs—calling Russia’s narrative exaggerated and misleading.


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U.S. fighter jets were scrambled on Sunday for the third time in a week to intercept a Russian IL-20 COOT spy plane detected near Alaska, according to NORAD. While the aircraft remained in international airspace within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, it prompted a swift response from American forces. These reconnaissance flights, although routine, underscore rising military surveillance activity between the U.S. and Russia near sovereign borders.

Russian aircraft intercepted in Alaska for third time in a week

When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, much of the world thought that the war would end in weeks, if not days. However, this conflict has been ongoing for three and a half years.&nbsp;Several serious attempts were made by different parties to bring an end to costly hostilities, but to no avail. Now, the most high-profile and determined effort has been underway, conducted by US President Donald Trump since he re-entered the White House in January 2025. The Alaska summit between President Putin of Russia and him on 15 August was perhaps the most significant diplomatic initiative of the Trump presidency to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. Will it succeed in bringing peace to the combatants and Europe, thus easing the international political and economic situation?In the days leading to the summit in Alaska, optimists and pessimists were divided. The latter wrote it off as a publicity stunt and dismissed it as an attempt by Trump to buttress his credentials as a keen aspirant for the Nobel Peace Prize. Optimists, on the other hand, hoped that a ceasefire agreement would be achieved, ignoring the fact that both Ukraine and European governments had signalled to Washington clearly that it must refrain from negotiating on their behalf. The middle-of-the-roaders, like this author, predicted that the Alaska summit would secure “some progress.” This is what seems to have happened.&nbsp;<h2>Alaska outcome</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Both leaders made positive remarks about their discussions at the summit, which lasted about three hours. The pomp and pageantry, the atmospherics and the body language, and the in-depth conversations in the presence of select advisers – all indicated the thoroughness of preparations and seriousness of purpose. What is even more important, the leaders did not reveal the contents or contours of their agreement or understanding, while pointing out that they agreed on many issues and disagreed on others. This was an imperative for Trump, for he was obliged to first debrief President Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders before sharing some outcome details with the public at large.In this light, a close look at the formal remarks by the two leaders before the media at Anchorage is advisable, even if they did not take questions from the press.President Putin made the longer statement. He stressed that the Russian and American leaders have had “good direct contact.” He praised Trump for his effort “to get to the crux of the matter.” The reference here was to Putin’s basic view that the fundamental threats to Russian security – or the root causes of the war – must be addressed. He conceded Trump’s point that “naturally, the security of Ukraine should be considered as well.” Putin added, “Naturally, we are prepared to work on that.”Putin seemed concerned about the future conduct of European governments and Ukraine. They, he hoped, would perceive the Alaska outcome “constructively and… won’t throw a wrench in the works.” He called the agreements reached in Alaska as “the starting point” for the solution of the Ukraine issue and the return of the US and Russia to “pragmatic relations.” In the last paragraph, he cleverly confirmed Trump’s oft-repeated claim that had the latter been the President in 2022, the war would not have broken out. Nothing would have pleased Trump more than listening to this from President Putin at a formal media conference watched by half of the world!Trump’s remarks were shorter. He concluded them by stressing that the killings – “1000s of people a week” – must be stopped and added, “President Putin wants to see that as much as I do.” His overall take on Alaska was presented in the first paragraph. It was “a very productive meeting,” he said, adding: “There were many points that we agreed on, most of them. I would say, a couple of big ones that we haven’t quite gotten there, but we have made some headway. So, there is no deal until there is a deal.” (Domain experts are busy deciphering the meaning and implications of these calculated and deliberately vague observations.)&nbsp;<h2>Assessment</h2>&nbsp;In this age of 24×7 television and social media, instantaneous judgements on world events can be treacherous. Ignoring months of quiet negotiations, weeks of careful preparations, and the utter complexity of issues, many observers quickly jumped to the conclusion that the summit was a failure because it did not produce a ceasefire agreement. A critic dismissed Alaska as “a beautifully choreographed non-event.”Such pronouncements are misleading. Critics must have been taken by surprise by what followed.First, Zelensky, following a detailed debrief by Trump, sent out a positive and supportive tweet, reaffirming Ukraine's “readiness to work with maximum effort to achieve peace.” He expressed support for Trump’s proposal for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, and he also announced that he would visit Washington to meet Trump on 18 August. Several European leaders will accompany him in a gesture of solidarity and as insurance against a possible fiasco like the previous Trump-Zelensky encounter in the White House.&nbsp;Second, the European leaders of ‘the Coalition of the Willing’ articulated support for the US efforts, expressed themselves in favour of “a trilateral summit with European support,” and stressed the need for “ironclad security guarantees” for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.Third, many other nations have commented on the Alaska outcome in a positive vein. India’s statement was remarkably crisp and clear. Welcoming the Trump-Putin summit, it stated, “Their leadership in the pursuit of peace is highly commendable.” It reflected India’s appreciation for the progress made at the summit, and stressed New Delhi’s view that the way forward can only be through “dialogue and diplomacy.”The Alaska summit has started something significant and valuable – a serious effort to resolve the Ukraine conflict. However, a positive end of the process is, by no means, guaranteed. The road ahead will be difficult and torturous. But if the parties concerned are willing to undertake a fair ‘give and take’, this is a good time for them to go for it.The US President is working for international peace and his nation’s interests. To claim that his sole motivation is to win the Nobel Peace Prize is to betray one’s bias and an inadequate understanding of a highly complex and complicated matter.&nbsp;(Rajiv Bhatia is a Distinguished Fellow at Gateway House, a former Indian Ambassador with extensive diplomatic experience in regional and global groupings, and the author of three books on Indian foreign policy.)

The pomp and pageantry, the atmospherics and the body language, and the in-depth conversations in the presence of select advisers – all indicated the thoroughness of preparations and seriousness of purpose.

When Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, much of the world thought that the war would end in weeks, if not days. However, this conflict has been ongoing for three and a half years. Several serious attempts were made by different parties to bring an end to costly hostilities, but to no avail. Now, the most high-profile and determined effort has been underway, conducted by US President Donald Trump since he re-entered the White House in January 2025. The Alaska summit between President Putin of Russia and him on 15 August was perhaps the most significant diplomatic initiative of the Trump presidency to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. Will it succeed in bringing peace to the combatants and Europe, thus easing the international political and economic situation? In the days leading to the summit in Alaska, optimists and pessimists were divided. The latter wrote it off as a publicity stunt and dismissed it as an attempt by Trump to buttress his credentials as a keen aspirant for the Nobel Peace Prize. Optimists, on the other hand, hoped that a ceasefire agreement would be achieved, ignoring the fact that both Ukraine and European governments had signalled to Washington clearly that it must refrain from negotiating on their behalf. The middle-of-the-roaders, like this author, predicted that the Alaska summit would secure “some progress.” This is what seems to have happened. Alaska outcome Both leaders made positive remarks about their discussions at the summit, which lasted about three hours. The pomp and pageantry, the atmospherics and the body language, and the in-depth conversations in the presence of select advisers – all indicated the thoroughness of preparations and seriousness of purpose. What is even more important, the leaders did not reveal the contents or contours of their agreement or understanding, while pointing out that they agreed on many issues and disagreed on others. This was an imperative for Trump, for he was obliged to first debrief President Zelensky of Ukraine and other European leaders before sharing some outcome details with the public at large. In this light, a close look at the formal remarks by the two leaders before the media at Anchorage is advisable, even if they did not take questions from the press. President Putin made the longer statement. He stressed that the Russian and American leaders have had “good direct contact.” He praised Trump for his effort “to get to the crux of the matter.” The reference here was to Putin’s basic view that the fundamental threats to Russian security – or the root causes of the war – must be addressed. He conceded Trump’s point that “naturally, the security of Ukraine should be considered as well.” Putin added, “Naturally, we are prepared to work on that.” Putin seemed concerned about the future conduct of European governments and Ukraine. They, he hoped, would perceive the Alaska outcome “constructively and… won’t throw a wrench in the works.” He called the agreements reached in Alaska as “the starting point” for the solution of the Ukraine issue and the return of the US and Russia to “pragmatic relations.” In the last paragraph, he cleverly confirmed Trump’s oft-repeated claim that had the latter been the President in 2022, the war would not have broken out. Nothing would have pleased Trump more than listening to this from President Putin at a formal media conference watched by half of the world! Trump’s remarks were shorter. He concluded them by stressing that the killings – “1000s of people a week” – must be stopped and added, “President Putin wants to see that as much as I do.” His overall take on Alaska was presented in the first paragraph. It was “a very productive meeting,” he said, adding: “There were many points that we agreed on, most of them. I would say, a couple of big ones that we haven’t quite gotten there, but we have made some headway. So, there is no deal until there is a deal.” (Domain experts are busy deciphering the meaning and implications of these calculated and deliberately vague observations.) Assessment In this age of 24×7 television and social media, instantaneous judgements on world events can be treacherous. Ignoring months of quiet negotiations, weeks of careful preparations, and the utter complexity of issues, many observers quickly jumped to the conclusion that the summit was a failure because it did not produce a ceasefire agreement. A critic dismissed Alaska as “a beautifully choreographed non-event.” Such pronouncements are misleading. Critics must have been taken by surprise by what followed. First, Zelensky, following a detailed debrief by Trump, sent out a positive and supportive tweet, reaffirming Ukraine's “readiness to work with maximum effort to achieve peace.” He expressed support for Trump’s proposal for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, and he also announced that he would visit Washington to meet Trump on 18 August. Several European leaders will accompany him in a gesture of solidarity and as insurance against a possible fiasco like the previous Trump-Zelensky encounter in the White House. Second, the European leaders of ‘the Coalition of the Willing’ articulated support for the US efforts, expressed themselves in favour of “a trilateral summit with European support,” and stressed the need for “ironclad security guarantees” for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Third, many other nations have commented on the Alaska outcome in a positive vein. India’s statement was remarkably crisp and clear. Welcoming the Trump-Putin summit, it stated, “Their leadership in the pursuit of peace is highly commendable.” It reflected India’s appreciation for the progress made at the summit, and stressed New Delhi’s view that the way forward can only be through “dialogue and diplomacy.” The Alaska summit has started something significant and valuable – a serious effort to resolve the Ukraine conflict. However, a positive end of the process is, by no means, guaranteed. The road ahead will be difficult and torturous. But if the parties concerned are willing to undertake a fair ‘give and take’, this is a good time for them to go for it. The US President is working for international peace and his nation’s interests. To claim that his sole motivation is to win the Nobel Peace Prize is to betray one’s bias and an inadequate understanding of a highly complex and complicated matter. (Rajiv Bhatia is a Distinguished Fellow at Gateway House, a former Indian Ambassador with extensive diplomatic experience in regional and global groupings, and the author of three books on Indian foreign policy.)

The pomp and pageantry, the atmospherics and the body language, and the in-depth conversations in the presence of select advisers – all indicated the thoroughness of preparations and seriousness of purpose.

War or peace – at Alaska and beyond

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced she will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a key meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. This coordinated move, also involving other top EU leaders, aims to show a united European front and support for Ukraine amid concerns that Trump may push for a peace deal on Russia's terms.

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This 'polar night' ranges from a few weeks to several months depending on latitude: by 70° N it typically lasts from late November to mid-January, and it grows longer the farther north you go. 

This 'polar night' ranges from a few weeks to several months depending on latitude: by 70° N it typically lasts from late November to mid-January, and it grows longer the farther north you go.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visits to the United States have spanned over two decades, each marked by global headlines and geopolitical weight.

This video looks back at Putin’s key visits to the U.S., the leaders he met, what was discussed behind closed doors, and the controversies that followed. From formal state meetings to sideline summits, here’s everything you need to know about Putin’s complex diplomatic history with the United States.

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President Donald Trump has landed in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of a crucial summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump says he wants a ceasefire in the Ukraine war “today” and aims to bring both sides to the table. Ukrainian President Zelensky, not invited, warns against concessions to Russia. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. local time at a U.S. air force base. Stay tuned for real-time updates and visuals.

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