Earthquakes in the Nenana Basin region of Interior Alaska last longer and feel much stronger than a quake of comparable magnitude would in a non-basin region, due to the behavior of the seismic waves once they reach the area. That’s because the seismic waves get amplified as they bounce back and forth off the sides […]
The public will have opportunity to learn about how scientists study the Earth’s ionosphere, the region between Earth’s lower atmosphere and the vacuum of space, at an Aug. 27, 2022, open house at the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program. The facility, widely known simply as HAARP, is in Gakona, Alaska. This event will provide an […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Monday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campbell Creek Science Center (CCSC) staff reopened doors to the public for the first time in two years. This includes the facility doors, CCSC main gate, as well as in-person events, public programs and field trips. The CCSC building is now open Monday through Friday, […]
WASHINGTON—Over the past two decades, the Arctic has lost about one-third of its winter sea ice volume, largely due to a decline in sea ice that persists over several years, called multiyear ice, according to a new study. The study also found sea ice is likely thinner than previous estimates. Seasonal sea ice, which melts completely each […]