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7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Prompts a Tsunami Alert on the Alaska Coast
Tsunamis are a series of long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of water in the ocean, usually from a large ...
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Map enthusiast helps change offensive creek name in Western Aleutians
The name “Nazi Creek” will no longer be used for federal databases or maps. On Thursday, the Domestic Names Committee for the ...
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I Drove the Entire Pan-American Highway from Alaska to Argentina — You Can Too
From the icy roads of Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina, driving the Pan-American Highway is the ultimate adventure. Here’s what it really takes to make the journey — including tips, challenges, ...
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US transfers land near proposed mining route to Alaska Native group
The US Department of the Interior has transferred nearly 28,000 acres of land to the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska ...
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China’s path to world dominance is being laid by President Trump’s policies, including in Alaska
Commentary author Rodger Painter writes that China now is producing more solar and wind power than the rest of the world ...