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Dr Bretwood Higman, an Alaskan geologist, who saw for himself the damage at Tracy Arm Fjord, said it was "a close call".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
When SpaceX first disclosed its shareholders in a 2020 Alaskan filing, Google owned 7.64% of shares and Musk controlled 47.11%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
"There are nowhere near enough river sample measurements to quantify inputs to estuaries along the entire Alaskan North Slope."
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
When “Outlast” debuted in 2023, Preece was one of 16 contestants battling harsh Alaskan winter elements for a grand prize of $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
Alaskan hunters know that the easiest way to preserve meat in the bush is to slice it into thin strips and then air-dry it on a makeshift rack.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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