Humans, Other
Who's the Brainiest of Them All?
History, Other
The Davidson Ditch
Animals, Other
Wildlife Population Cycles
Water, Other
Tidal Waves, Tidal Bores and Tsunamis
Other, Other
Why Do Roads Corrugate?
Plants, Other
The Indestructible Dandelion
Land, Other
A Perspective on Pollution
Humans, Other
Songwriters Take Liberties with Alaska's Geography
History, Other
When Different Civilizations Meet
Land, Other
Earthquakes in the Fairbanks Area are a Puzzle
Humans, Other
How Good are Over-the-Counter Drugs?
Space, Other
The Earth is a Strong Radio Source even without Man's Tinkering
Other, Other
Why do Curve Balls Curve?
Land, Other
Forest Fires
Other, Other
How Bacteria Digest Oil
Animals, Other
Mosquito Zappers
Land, Other
Unwilling Visitors to Arrive in Alaska via Plate Tectonics
Water, Other
Polar Ice: Problems with a Potential Natural Resource

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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