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Logo bar of the Alaska Public Lands Information Center which are located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Tok and Ketchikan
View of Mt. Redoubt releasing some steam at sunset
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U.S. Geological Survey
 
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The mission of the Geological Survey is to provide geologic, topographic, and hydrologic information that contributes to the wise management of the Nation's natural resources and that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of the people. This information consists of maps, data bases, and descriptions and analyses of the water, energy, and mineral resources, land surface, underlying geologic structure, and dynamic processes of the earth.

United States Geological Survey, Alaska Region

In Alaska, the USGS goal is to provide "timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, natural resources, and natural hazards for Alaska and our nation."

The organization in general focuses on events pertaining to biology, geology, geography, and hydrology.

You can visit their website http://alaska.usgs.gov/



USGS researcher looking at the Redoubt Volcano eruption
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Researcher looking at the active volcano Redoubt

Alaska has over 40 active volcanoes. To learn more about these volcanoes or keep an eye on their activity go to http://www.avo.alaska.edu

To learn more about the research USGS is doing in Alaska visit
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2007/3019

For more information on nearly 150 subjects on Alaska, check out this map-based science portal at http://alaska.usgs.gov/portal
 
Bald Eagle in flight Did You Know?
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve has the largest congregation of bald eagles in North America. During fall and winter, up to 3,000 eagles can be observed along the Chilkat River, feeding on salmon.
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