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Unraveling the History of Avalanches in Juneau

By Molly Tankersley | UAS on Nov 7, 2019 Featured, The Arctic and Alaska Science

Ongoing study of tree rings helps scientists understand past behavior to help keep the city safe in the future JUNEAU – In a low-flying helicopter, Gabriel Wolken is scanning the steep hillsides around southeast Alaska with a purpose. A research-grade laser mounted to the helicopter sends rapid pulses of light from the aircraft to the […]

Skiers, Snowmachiners Help Improve Snow Models

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on Dec 11, 2017 Featured, The Arctic and Alaska Science

Snow falling silently on Alaska’s mountains will in a few months transform into a medium for migrating salmon, and so much more. “That snowflake that falls on the mountain now is water that flows in streams and rivers late in summer,” said Gabe Wolken, a glaciologist who works both for the state and the University […]