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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the west coast of the US State of Alaska Sunday, seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck at a depth of 111.8 kilometers (69 miles) and 60 kilometers east of the remote Buldir Island in the Aleutian archipelago that is home to some 8,000 people. “Overall, the population in this region resides in […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States military is preparing to conduct another test of a missile-intercept system in Alaska, the Pentagon said Monday, amid continued tensions with North Korea over its ballistic missile program. Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis said a routine test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system had been scheduled to go ahead “soon.” “These tests are done as a routine measure to make sure that the […]
by Sebastien Berger Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea launched a ballistic missile Tuesday as the United States prepared to mark its Independence Day, triggering a Twitter outburst from President Donald Trump who urged China to “end this nonsense once and for all.” Analysts said the rocket could bring Alaska within range of the North’s devices. The launch was the latest in a series of provocations that have ratcheted up tensions […]
Cubao, Quezon City – The NLEX Road Warriors finally won a game in the 2017 PBA Commissioners’ Cup with the Alaska Aces serving as the sacrificial lamb, 100-92, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Aces came off on a hot start in the first quarter with Cory Joseph and Jvee Casio combining for 24 of their team’s total of 35 points to lead by 17 heading into the second quarter. NLEX stepped up on defense […]
by Dave Clark Agence France-Presse FAIRBANKS, United States (AFP) – Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Alaska to play host to the eight nations of the Arctic Council on Thursday, trailed by burning questions about Russia and climate change. The policy forum for the countries of the great white north got underway in the former gold prospecting town of Fairbanks, far away from the political frenzy gripping Washington DC. But two of the questions […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the remote Andreanof Islands in Alaska on Monday but there was no immediate risk of a tsunami, authorities said. The temblor followed a series of quakes that shook the area early in the day, including one measuring 5.9 and another measuring 5.7, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Andreanof Islands are part of the Aleutian Islands chain in southwestern Alaska. The […]
Quezon City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Rain or Shine Elastopainters takes a commanding 2-0 lead against the Alaska Aces in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals with the help of Paul Lee’s cold-blooded buzzer-beater shot. The Aces started the game looking to have control over the Elastopainters after leading all first three quarters after being led by RJ Jazul – who was filling in for the injured Jvee Casio – with 16 points coming […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)–Texas Senator Ted Cruz has won the Republican caucuses in Alaska by a slim margin over Donald Trump, US TV networks reported. It was Cruz’s third victory in the Super Tuesday primary and caucus votes in a dozen states against seven wins for Trump. Alaska in the far west was the last state to report its results. With more than 95 percent of precincts reporting, about 36 percent of the votes went […]
(Reuters) — A major earthquake hit southern Alaska early on Sunday (January 24), the U.S. Geological Survey said, setting off tremors felt more than 170 miles (280 km) away in the state’s biggest city Anchorage. “When it really hit I realized we got an earthquake going on. So it took me about 20 second to figure out maybe I need to get under a door frame because it was shaking really good. The lights were […]
A helium-filled airborne wind turbine will be deployed in Fairbanks, Alaska to produce enough electricity for families living off the grid.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit the island of Amukta in Alaska. There are no reports of damage from the quake so far.
