A tsunami warning was issued for parts of Alaska after an earthquake hit off the state’s coast. Officials are urging people ...

The renamed sites include a mile-long stream formerly known as “ Nazi Creek ” and a nearby summit previously bearing a ...

The name “Nazi Creek” will no longer be used for federal databases or maps. On Thursday, the Domestic Names Committee for the ...

From the moon to Neil Armstrong to Richard Nixon to Alaska to a reality show skipper, and finally home in Juneau, history in Alaska sometimes leaves the craziest paths.

Historically, Alaska’s coast especially has been poorly mapped—some documents were based on maps originally created by British explorer Captain James Cook in the 1700s.

The first batch of new, more accurate Alaska maps that will eventually cover the whole state is out and free to the public as part of a state and federal project to replace old topographic maps ...

He adds that by 2100, northern Alaska coastal communities will experience similar flood exposure. In the study, a map shows where in Alaska coastal communities face the prospect of severe flooding.

Though what we recently released is called the Geologic Map of Alaska, it’s really a database from which many different maps can be created. The advent of digital methods has revolutionized mapping.

To protect the Arctic from climate change, scientists require a detailed map which they can slowly update and reference over time. Such a resource has, until now, been difficult to produce because ...