Haines is not the only community interested in mapping the risk. Similar projects have been completed or are underway in more ...

It’s been over a year since a landslide devastated the Wrangell community, killing six people. Last month, geologists ...

Welcome to your weekly seismic update from across the state, brought to you by the Alaska Earthquake Center, where we monitor ...

The Alaska Legislature is considering a bill that would create a new state insurance program to address damages from floods, ...

Scientists are keeping a close eye on three US volcanoes after their threat levels rose Thursday, suggesting eruptions may be ...

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The earthquake was centered in Petrolia at a depth of 4.4 kilometers (about 2.7 miles). The USGS said it received one report ...

A significant earthquake struck in the United States on Wednesday, according to reports. The United States has been hit by ...

Welcome to your weekly seismic update from across the state, brought to you by the Alaska Earthquake Center, where we monitor ground shaking 24-7. Over the past week, we recorded ...

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) southwest of Takotna in the US state of Alaska on Thursday. The quake occurred at a depth of 8.8 km (5.4 mi) at 0440GMT, according to ...