A new look at the Alaska Earthquake Center's roots
The Alaska Earthquake Center formally started in 1987, but our roots go back much further than that.
Landslide–Tsunami Hazards of Coastal Alaska
July marks the anniversary of Alaska’s most notorious landslide, Lituya Bay (1958), which generated a devastating tsunami.
How Long Does an Earthquake Last?
Someone recently asked, “Why doesn’t the Alaska Earthquake Center report how long an earthquake lasts?” We could ask in reply, “Do you mean the earthquake itself or the shaking you feel under your feet?” Let’s dive into the process of an earthquak
Earthquakes reported in Alaska so far this year: 23087
