Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska Faces Mixed Reactions

Hemlock trees absorb sunlight on Oct. 23, 2020 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

In Alaska, scientists are working to map landslide risks to help communities better understand and prepare for potential hazards. While such efforts aim to enhance public safety, not all residents are eager to receive this information, particularly in towns where property values and development options are already sensitive topics. Recent Landslide Events Spur Mapping Efforts… Continue reading Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska Faces Mixed Reactions

Fading October Storm Risk in the Atlantic

As October winds down, the Atlantic hurricane season seems to be calming, with the odds of another named storm this month rapidly diminishing. Hurricane Milton may go down in history as the final named storm of October 2024.