6-17-12 Heat wave across Interior - Galena, Alaska, USA
Erosion on the banks of the Koyukuk River is increasing in the community of Evansville and Bettles.
Kuskokwim River flooding causes concern in community
Cyanobacteria blooms usually occur in summer.
"We saw temperatures in the Yukon that were two to three-and-a-half degrees warmer than normal" in July, said David Phillips of Environment Canada. "The one that everybody was shaking their head about in Canada was at Carmacks. The incredible temperature on July the 7th got up to 35.5 degrees," Phillips said.The heat has also increased water temperatures in many parts of the territory. According to Phillips, some lakes are four to five degrees warmer than normal.
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