Ranking Rivers | Geophysical Institute
For comparison, that''s right ahead of the Columbia in area drained and right after it in discharge. (The Columbia River also needs Canada to gain its rank; its source is in British
Columbia Glacier Retreating | Geophysical Institute
Columbia Glacier, located about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Valdez near the epicenter of the great 1964 earthquake, is rapidly losing its battle for survival. It is the last of Alaska''s
The Unknown Legacy of Alaska''s Atomic Tests | Geophysical Institute
The big daddy came in 1971. Project Cannikin was a 5-megaton explosion that inspired the formation of the group Greenpeace, a group of environmentalists from British Columbia who
Alaska''s big river never stops flowing | Geophysical Institute
It''s midsummer, a good time to slip a canoe onto the Yukon River. I start at the river town of Eagle, population 85, and will finish in Circle, population 104. Circle is about 170 twisting miles
Alaska''s Size in Perspective | Geophysical Institute
Alaska is more than twice the size of the largest of the lower 48 states, and the amount of Alaska underlain by permafrost is equal to the size of three Californias. Ten states are smaller than
The majesty and mystery of Alaska yellow cedar | Geophysical Institute
These trees, which can live longer than 1,000 years, grow on the rainy coast from the Oregon/California border through British Columbia and as far north as Prince William Sound. The
Columbia Energy Storage Lithium Battery Chassis: Powering
Discover how Columbia''s advanced lithium battery chassis is transforming energy storage across industries. Learn about its applications, performance metrics, and why it''s a game-changer for
The Columbia Glacier | Geophysical Institute
The Columbia Glacier is one of Alaska''s better known tidewater glaciers, both from the standpoint of tourist attraction and the model it provides for scientific investigation. In 1973 it became the object of
Alaska Glaciers Show Dramatic Melting
Columbia Glacier in Prince William Sound and Bering Glacier in the St. Elias Mountains are two glaciers losing ice at an alarming rate: during the past decade, Columbia has shrunk by an
Northern Tree Habitats | Geophysical Institute
After the first year, the tallest trees were those originating from the Prince George area of central and northeastern British Columbia, and the Peace River area of western Alberta.
The Alaska-Canada Boundary | Geophysical Institute
The Alaska-Canada boundary was originally established in February 1825 by Russia (then owner of Alaska) and Great Britain (then owner of Canada).
Alliant Energy
The project will be built south of Portage, Wisconsin, in the town of Pacific, on the site of the current Columbia Energy Center. Construction is expected to begin in