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A 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the Aleutian Islands triggered a tsunami warning in Alaska, which was later canceled after initial waves were confirmed to be small; evacuations occurred in some areas, but no significant damage was reported.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning photo of the Aleutian Islands off the coast of Alaska, showcasing the beauty of moonglint and the aurora borealis. The archipelago, formed by volcanic eruptions, is illuminated by the rare phenomenon of moonglint, which occurs when the Moon's light reflects off the water at a specific angle. The image also captures the vibrant green light of the aurora borealis, caused by the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and solar radiation.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning photo of the Aleutian Islands illuminated by moonglint, a rare phenomenon caused by the Moon's light reflecting off the water at a specific angle. The Aleutian chain, formed by volcanic eruptions, stretches for about 1,100 miles from the Alaskan Peninsula to Attu Island. The image also showcases the aurora borealis, or northern lights, a colorful display resulting from the interaction between Earth's magnetic field and solar radiation. The photo was taken with a Nikon D5 camera and is part of the ISS Crew Earth Observations Facility.
Four U.S. Navy destroyers were dispatched to the Aleutian Islands in response to the incursion of 11 foreign military vessels, jointly operated by China and Russia, in American waters. The event, which occurred within the last few days, highlights the increasing cooperation between China and Russia and the need for a robust military response. The presence of foreign military vessels near Alaska underscores the importance of strengthening defense assets and infrastructure in the region, including the establishment of a U.S. Navy base and the development of a deepwater port in Nome.
A 7.2 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska's Aleutian Islands, resulting in a small tsunami that hit King Cove and Sand Point, Alaska. However, there was no tsunami threat for Oregon, Washington, or California. The initial tsunami warning for coastal areas of South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula was later canceled.
Saildrone, a California-based technology startup, has completed a historic, crewless mission to map over 17,000 square miles of the previously unknown ocean floor around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the California coast. The mission was undertaken by the Saildrone Surveyor, which took 52 days to map the area around the Aleutian Islands before embarking upon its second mission off the California coast. The missions, which mapped “high priority” areas across “key regions” in high resolution, yielded unexpected discoveries, such as “a previously unknown seamount standing approximately 1,000 meters [3,200 feet] high.”
Saildrone, a California-based technology startup, has completed a historic, crewless mission to map over 17,000 square miles of the previously unknown ocean floor around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the California coast. The mission was undertaken by the Saildrone Surveyor, which took 52 days to map the area around the Aleutian Islands before embarking upon its second mission off the California coast. The missions, which mapped “high priority” areas across “key regions” in high resolution, yielded unexpected discoveries, such as “a previously unknown seamount standing approximately 1,000 meters [3,200 feet] high.”