March 28, 2024

New Alaska earthquake

Another substantial earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Alaska. At 6:56am, a 5.5 quake tremblor rumbled through about 80 miles northwest of Dixon Extrance. There is no tsunami danger. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Many in BC confused over what tsunami zones they live in following 7.5 magnitude Alaska quake

During a tsunami advisory or warning, like those issued early Saturday morning, we in BC hear about various zones.  But many were confused about what zone they actually live in. "Those zones are based on the provincial, or the Emergency Management BC notification areas, so they're really zones designed that they can inform the emergency … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Tsunami alert after 7.5 magnitude quake in Alaska

Tsunami advisories for BC's coastal areas from the border to North Vancouver Island have been cancelled, but the tsunami warning for BC from the North Tip of Vancouver Island to Alaska remain in effect. This after an earthquake near Dixon Alaska just before midnight Saturday. It was originally believed to be a magnitude 7.7 quake, but has … [Read more...]

Best Places in Alaska to View the Northern Lights

Unfolding on the fringes of the ring-shaped auroral oval that circles the globe's Arctic realms, the aurora borealis phenomenon—a mystical apparition of glowing bands that float and spiral overhead (really solar particles bouncing off the earth's magnetic field)—can't help but inspire the imagination of all who bear witness. A trek into … [Read more...]

NovaGold signs deal with Alaska native group

VANCOUVER - NovaGold Resources Inc. (TSX:NG) has signed a deal with NANA Regional Corp. Inc., an Alaska Native corporation, regarding the mining company's Ambler project.The agreement consolidates NovaGold's and NANA's land holdings into a 180,000-hectare land package and provides a framework for the exploration and development of region.Under the … [Read more...]