This issue delves into a variety of topics, including: Glaciers in Denali | Prehistoric Tools in Gates of the Arctic | Remnants of WWII battles in the Aleutians | A projection of fire activity based on climate change predictions; and more!
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Denali National Park & Preserve
Article 1: Understanding Moraine Formation Around Denali's Muldrow Glacier
To predict future impacts, scientists use clues about how geologic systems responded to past climate changes by examining glacial geologic records. Read more
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Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
Article 2: Scars on the Tundra: The Cultural Landscape of the Kiska Battlefield, Aleutians
The events of World War II transformed Kiska Island in the Aleutians into a cultural landscape that is truly unique on a global scale. Reminders of the Aleutian Campaign on Kiska remain visible today. Read more
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Sitka National Historical Park
Article 3: Tlingit Archeology, Legends, and Oral Histories at Sitka National Historical Park
Archaeology helps uncover stories from prehistoric Sitka, which has been home to the Tlingit for thousands of years. In more recent times, it also served as the capital of Russian America, and now hosts the oldest national park in Alaska. Read more
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