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The Taku Glacier in Alaska is constructive because it helps to form new rivers and promotes the state's tourism industry. It can be destructive because if too big a piece calves it can destroy habitat and buildings.

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What are the names of the glaciers around Juneau?

The Juneau Icefield is 150 miles long north-to-south and feeds as many as 140 glaciers, 38 of which are considered large. The largest of these is the Taku Glacier with an estimated ice thickness of 4,500 feet. The glacier most easily accessible by the road system is the rapidly retreating Mendenhall Glacier, also one of the top tourist destinations in Alaska. The Eagle Glacier and Herbert Glacier are also located near the road system, though they require hikes through sometimes rugged terrain.Sources:(1) [I'm a local](2) Related Link #1 (see below)(3) Related Link #2(4) Related Link #3


How does geographical features affect climate in Juneau Alaska?

The mountainous terrain surrounding Juneau Alaska causes large variations in average rainfall,snow and windspeeds. Oragraphic processes,ie- upslope flow ,funneling of winds and other orographic effects,common throughout all mountainous regions,are enhanced in and near Juneau by the citie's realitive nearness to the gulf of Alaska.Downtown Juneau receives over 80 inches of rainfall yearly while the airport less than 30 miles north receives less than 60 inches annually.Downtown Juneau,rainfall is increased on average because it lies in a region of upsloping winds ,which increase cloudcover and enhance rainfall.The airport,in contrast lies in a region generally prone to downsloping airflow,thus rainfall is decreased. Juneau' mountainous topography also leands to interesting variations in windspeeds.A realitively small part of the city expeareances the infamous Taku winds.The Taku winds,which can reach hurricane intensity,are caused by north-northeasterly winds funneled through the Meadenhal valley which lies north of town.The Taku winds have been known to reach speeds of over 100 mph and last for three or more days! Reaserch concerning the geography and climate of SE Alaska is ongoing.