Topic: Aleutian Islands

Solar eclipse: How to safely watch this evening's 'ring of fire'

During this evening's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse, what should be a spectacular display will be seen across much of the American West. Here's how to watch it safely.

Alaska earthquake, magnitude 6.8 prompts brief tsunami warning

Alaska earthquake: The tsunami warning was canceled after only a small wave was recorded in the community of Atka, Alaska.

Alaska earthquake: 7.1-magnitude quake strikes off Alaska

Alaska earthquake: A 7.1-magnitude quake struck Friday in the Aleutian Islands off Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning.

Alaska earthquake: Tsunami siren system failed after quake

Alaska earthquake: Kenai Peninsula's emergency management director says a tsunami warning Thursday should have triggered the all-hazard sirens, but nothing went out.

How I love Chicago

A Christian Science perspective.

Indonesia tsunami and volcano: why the region is so violent

Indonesians once again are having to cope with the hazards of living on a geologically restless archipelago. On Monday, an earthquake generated a tsunami, and a volcano erupted on Tuesday.

Reader recommendation: Aleutian Sparrow

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.

Chile earthquake, Hawaii tsunami: Why this happens

The earthquake in Chile is a reminder of the lively geological activity under Earth's surface.

Warmer Alaska winters let geese skip trip south

A study found that up to 30 percent of the geese now forgo migrating to warmer regions of the Pacific coast.

Alaska fishing: the merits and costs of a tamed frontier

The Bering Sea is no longer ‘wild and free.’ Who’s left out?

Rats' drastic effects on islands

On the horizon: News from the frontiers of science

Rat populations affect shoreline ecosystem, shrimplike krill found at new depths, worms show traces of personal-care products.

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