Washed-up carcass of endangered fin whale near Alaska's largest city attracts crowds
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska's largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal ...
Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?
The primary difference is the ways in which tidal waves and tsunamis are formed. Tsunamis and tidal waves have a lot in ...
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State to spend $1 million on study of Knik Arm tunnel
A new $1 million study is set to evaluate the feasibility of building a tunnel underneath Knik Arm to connect Anchorage to ...
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Anchorage, AK Metro Area: Port of Alaska Expansion Project Reaches Major Milestone
Spread the loveThe Port of Alaska Modernization Program has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the first ...
1.5 magnitude earthquake centered in Lunenburg, Mass.
A scientist from the Weston Observatory said the 1.5-magnitude quake was centered in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, just over the state line.  ...
Tear It Down or Start It Back Up? Plant Owners Weigh Options Around Retired Reactors
Nuclear power plants are still being dismantled, and the business of decommissioning remains strong, but the need for more ...
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Should Offshore Oil Rigs Be Turned into Artificial Reefs?
Oil rigs around the world are habitats for marine species. When they stop producing oil, should they be removed or allowed to ...