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It’s raining data: Autumn storms a trove of information for Sitka landslide research

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 1, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

A slew of new instruments is helping shed some light on whether a storm will produce only the usual downed limbs and trees, blowing trash cans, and power outages -- or has the potential for more serious damage. Read More

Sen. Murkowski introduces landslide preparedness legislation

by Emily Russell | Mar 22, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

A new bill was introduced in Congress Wednesday, Mar. 22 aimed at reducing the risk of landslides. Landslides cause 25-50 deaths and an estimated $3.5 in damage in the United States each year. Read More

Ocean floor sensors yield clues on seismic activity

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Dec 5, 2013 | Local News, Syndicated

In January, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook up Southeast Alaska, and sent scientists scrambling to study the fault where it originated. Researchers placed sensors on the ocean floor, hoping to better map the fault system, and better predict the size and location of future earthquakes. Read More