Great Land of Alaska
Pictures and Information about The Great Land
Fact of the Week:Approximately 1,000 of Alaska's 1,800 named islands are in the Southeast. (More facts) |
Last update:February 3, 2012: New pictures added. See the new picture page for all the new pictures. |
Alaska - The Great Land.
Our word Alaska comes from the Aleut word Alyeska — “The Great Land.” As anyone who has lived in or visited Alaska knows, this is indeed The Great Land. Lush coastal rain forests, high mountain peaks, large crystal-clear lakes, and massive glaciers are just some of the breathtaking sights in this northern land.
Alaska can be just as dangerous as it is beautiful. A Grizzly surprised by a hiker, a rutting bull moose, hypothermia, earthquakes, volcanos, or avalanches are things that many Alaskans have had to face at one time or another. This tranquil, peaceful land can be a real challenge for those who try to take it on without the proper preparation and planning.
Still, many Alaskans say that despite the challenges and dangers, they'd rather not be anywhere else. They share the land with one of the world's longest rivers (The Yukon River), one of the world's highest tides (Cook Inlet), one of the world's largest mountains (Denali), and one of the world's deepest gorges (Great Gorge). Alaska also has the world's largest population of Grizzly Bears and one of the world's highest concentrations of Bald Eagles. Whether you're a Cheechako or a Sourdough, a visitor or a long-time resident, there's plenty to see and enjoy in the Great Land.
Come on in and see what we've got to offer:
Picture Galleries - Photographs of Alaskan scenery.
Reference - Definitions, maps, trivia, and other things about Alaska.
Humor - A few Alaskan-related jokes.
Links - Some links to other Alaskan or Alaskan-related sites.
VOLCANO UPDATE: (December 3, 2012 7:00PM Alaska time)
Cleveland:
Concern Level: YELLOW Alert Level: WATCH
Previous Level: ORANGE
2012-12-03 12:11:54 AVO Report:
A minor thermal signal was noted in several mostly cloudy satellite images over the last 24 hours.
Iliamna:
Concern Level: YELLOW Alert Level: ADVISORY
Previous Level: GREEN
2012-12-03 12:11:54 AVO Report:
Seismicity remains slightly above background. Clear satellite and web camera views showed nothing unusual.
Little Sitkin:
Concern Level: YELLOW Alert Level: ADVISORY
Previous Level: n/a
2012-12-03 12:11:54 AVO Report:
Seismicity at Little Sitkin Volcano remains above background. Satellite images were mostly cloudy over the last 24 hours.
(Alaska & Kamchatka Peninsula volcano status / recent Alaskan earthquakes)
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