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Iliamna Volcano Hasn't Erupted Since 1867 — But Alaska's Volcano Observatory Just Detected Increased Seismicity
Alaska's Iliamna Volcano last erupted in 1867 and was caught shaking from frequent small earthquakes, which were unlikely to ...
NASA confirms the alert with a satellite image: a U.S. volcano has enormous seismic activity and is “on the verge of erupting”
NASA has recently captured a satellite image of a volcano in Alaska, showcasing huge potential for volcanic activity.
Alaskan Native village to welcome new drilling in its ‘backyard’ with open arms
As Kaktovik has seen immense economic and rural growth, leaders in the village see a pathway for oil and gas projects to ...
Alaska Public Media3d
New monument recognizes Dena’ina name for Anchorage peak
A sculpture and signs were recently unveiled at Qin Cheghi, or Tanaina Peak, near Flattop as part of the Indigenous Place ...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner3d
Alaska public media managers warn of potential impact from federal cuts
A dozen officials and general managers for Alaska’s public media organizations across the state spelled out the potential ...
Anchorage Daily News5d
A national quest for uranium comes to remote Western Alaska, raising fears in a nearby village
Demand for low-carbon nuclear energy could boost uranium prospects on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. But residents of the small ...
Arctic wildlife at risk if Trump expands drilling in Alaska
The Trump administration announced a plan on June 17 to open nearly 82% of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to oil and ...
Alaska Public Media6d
Nome quarry rock to reinforce Utqiaġvik's coast against erosion
The Barrow Coastal Erosion Project calls for over 100,000 tons of armor rock to be placed along 5 miles of the North Slope ...
IFLScience on MSN2d
Alaska’s Wilderness At Risk As Trump Opens “Up To 82 Percent” Of National Reserve To Drilling
The Alaskan wilderness may soon be on the menu for fossil fuel giants. The Trump administration’s plan to roll back Biden-era ...