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The Closest People to an 8.2 Earthquake
What if the country’s largest earthquake in the last half century happened as you were getting ready for bed in the only cabin on a tiny island in the North Pacific? What if the epicenter was just 50 miles away? A magnitude 8.2 earthquake happened at 10:15 p.m. Alaska time on July 28, 2021. The people […]
Korovin Volcano Set at Yellow with Seismic Activity and Sulfur Emissions
The Alaska Volcano Observatory reports continued seismic activity at the Korovin volcano site on Atka. They say no other significant activity has been reported since sulfur dioxide emissions were detected on Wednesday. The 5,030-foot stratovolcano, with its two summits, is monitored by seismic networks, infrasound sensors and watched via satellite data. The seismic activity […]
Coast Guard Rescues Two People in Sitkinak Lagoon
The Coast Guard rescued two men from Sitkinak Lagoon, Alaska, approximately 85 nautical miles Southwest of Kodiak, after their skiff capsized. Media byPetty Officer 3rd Class Alexandria Preston KODIAK – The Coast Guard rescued two men from Sitkinak Lagoon, Alaska, approximately 85 nautical miles Southwest of Kodiak, after their skiff capsized, Sunday. A Coast […]