History, Other
"God Spared the Russians"
Water, Other
Snow Crystals
Land, Other
Moss from the Sky
Water, Other
Soft Snow Avalanches
Land, Other
Gasohol
Animals, Other
Life Underfoot
Land, Other
Seismic Gaps
Air, Other
Names and Definition of the Aurora
Other, Other
Flashover
Air, Other
Auroral Arcs and Bands
Plants, Other
Diesel Trees
Water, Other
Pilgrim Hot Springs
Other, Other
Polar Research Ships
Other, Other
The Heat Pump
Water, Other
Ice Wedges
Land, Other
Arctic Haze
Other, Other
Evergreen Trees and Marine Bacteria
Water, Other
Schergin's Well

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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