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Alaska Volcano Observatory

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:50:00 +0000

The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the United States Geological Survey, the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys. AVO monitors over 40 active volcanoes. See web site for the AVO staff directory, e-mail listing, products, atlas, operations, site map, updates, what’s new, and outside links.

U.S. Coast Guard

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:16:58 +0000

“Always ready, always there, every hour, every day, around the clock and around the world. Wherever America needs us.” Visit web site for daily updated news reports, organization chart, unit pages, boating registration, search and rescue, photos and much more.

West Coast & Alaska Tsunami Warning Center

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:41:43 +0000

Established in Palmer, Alaska in 1967 as a direct result of the great Alaskan earthquake and tsunamis that occurred on March 27, 1964. Provides timely and effective tsunami warnings and information for coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Real-time seismic processing system.

Prince William Sound Science Center

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:26:26 +0000

Non-profit Prince William Sound Science Center is an independent research and education institution established in 1989 in Cordova, Alaska. Oceanography, fisheries and avian ecology are current research focuses. Education programs are offered year-round, including summer science camps. See: Photos, “From the Forest to the Sea” Camp Dates, Community Programs, Employment Opportunities, and more.

Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:13:38 +0000

The Geophysical Institute carries out research in the regions between the center of the Sun and the center of the Earth. It comprises 8 groups, 6 of which are connected with specific geophysical areas of interest. They include Space Physics, Atmospheric Science, Snow, Ice and Permafrost, Seismology, Volcanology, Tectonics and Sedimentation. See: Earthquake Information, Alaska Science Forum, Aurora Forecast, Seminars, Volcanic Activity, Web Cam & Weather, What’s New? Plus much more.

Alaska Volcano Observatory

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:47:33 +0000

Alaska Fisheries Science Center

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:08:41 +0000

AFSC conducts field and laboratory research to help conserve and manage fishery resources in coastal waters off Alaska, including the North Pacific Ocean and Eastern Bering Sea. Laboratories at Kodiak and Auke Bay. Research station at Little Port Walter. See web site for General Information, Species, Programs, Publications, Data & Tools, Images, Education & Outreach, Search. Also click on “Contact us” for AFSC Administration and General Information.