Recent geological studies of a key section of the Aleutian Island chain of Alaska suggest Aleutian tsunamis may occur more frequently than previously understood.
New Tsunami Evidence Along One Of Earth’s Largest Faults
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Researchers Study Alaska Forest Fires Over Past 450 Years
In a recent study, University of Montana researchers explored the ways forest succession and climate variability interacted and influenced fires in Alaska’s boreal forests over the past four centuries – from 1550 to 2015.
Maunakea Permafrost Shrinking According to OMKM Sponsored Research
Maunakea, Hawaiʻi’s tallest mountain, is one of the most revered places for many Native Hawaiians and astronomers.
Climate Change is Leading to Unpredictable Ecosystem Disruption for Migratory Birds
Using data on 77 North American migratory bird species from the eBird citizen-science program, scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology say that, in as little as four decades, it may be very difficult to predict how climate change will affect migratory bird populations and the ecosystems they inhabit.
Red Tide Rolling: Harmful Algae Found to Flourish in Both High-, Low-CO2 Environments
The algae responsible for Florida’s toxic red tides may be more resilient to shifting ocean chemistry than scientists previously realized, according to research from Florida State University oceanographers.
New Key Players in the Methane Cycle
Increasing evidence has sprung up that important key players in the methane cycle have been overlooked.
