Animals, Other
When the Animals Sleep
Land, Other
The Jet Stream
Other, Other
Voyage of the Manhattan
Air, Other
Ruminations on Alaskan Marvels from 41 Years Ago
Humans, Other
The First North Americans
Other, Other
The Deadliest Fire Hazard
Land, Other
Less Sunlight for Alaska as a Result of Mexican Volcanic Eruption
Humans, Other
Steaming Tailing Piles in Winter
Space, Other
Satellites now Common Objects in Night Sky
Other, Other
Notes Caught In Passing
Other
Scientific Terminology not always Linguistically Correct
Space, Other
Halley's Comet
Other, Other
The Earth's Changing Shape
Land, Other
Shumagin Islands Likely Site for Next Major Earthquake
Water, Other
The Human Factor and Sea Water
Land, Other
A Little River makes a Big Impression
Land, Other
Human Behavior Before Earthquakes
Other, Other
Does Anyone Have the Time?

About

Since it was established by an Act of Congress in 1946, scientists at the Geophysical Institute have studied geophysical processes from the center of the Earth to the surface of the sun and beyond, turning data and observations into information useful for state, Arctic and national priorities.

Contact info

The GI is located on the West Ridge of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.

2156 Koyukuk Drive
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775

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