Juneau officials met Monday to plan their response to a possible glacial outburst flood in the area around Mendenhall Lake this summer
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Update: 8.0M quake puts Aleutians on tsunami watch
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Alaska’s Aleutian Island chain after a powerful earthquake.
Seismic flare-ups leave scientists searching for answers
Recently, Alaska’s seen a flurry of volcanic eruptions and sizable earthquakes and it’s got scientists wondering how all the activity might be connected.
Obama administration shines spotlight on oceans
President Obama announced he intends to vastly expand the Pacific Remote Islands marine sanctuary, putting a swath of the south-central Pacific off-limits to fishing and energy development.
Seismic storm continues in Noatak with fifth 5.7 quake
The seismic storm in the far western arm of the Brooks Range that began nearly two months ago continued early Monday morning.
Invasive species could increase as climate warms
Elodea is the only known invasive aquatic plant in Alaska. Since being discovered near Fairbanks in 2010, it has taken root in 15 of the state’s rivers, lakes and streams.
Arctic Alaska is a different kind of place
Slicing through the top quarter of the Alaska map, the Arctic Circle marks the boundary of perpetual light. North of the line, the sun won’t set on summer solstice.
Groups seek decision on status of Southeast wolves
Conservation groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. seeking a decision on the status of wolf populations in Southeast Alaska.
Earthquakes swarm the Brooks Range
An “earthquake swarm” is hitting the Brooks Range. Seismologists do not know why it is occurring or if it will continue.
Wolf population declining in Denali National Park
This spring, the count was the fourth lowest in 30 years.