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On March 27, 1964, the largest earthquake in U.S. history struck Alaska. Measuring 9.2 in magnitude, it reshaped our understanding of earthquakes, tsunamis, and the very ground beneath our feet. Field geologists studying the quake’s impacts discovered vast expanses of Alaska had experienced massive uplift and subsidence, providing real-world evidence for plate tectonics. The quake also revealed the existence of ‘ghost forests’ along coastal areas, showcasing past earthquakes and leading to the field of paleoseismology. The discovery of local tsunamis caused by underwater landslides furthered our knowledge of tsunami hazards, while the presence of a fungus from Brazil on the Pacific Northwest coast highlighted the long-term effects of natural disasters. This earthquake remains a reminder to consider past events and their potential impact on our future, as disaster amnesia poses a risk of complacency and vulnerability.

A Douglas C-54 aircraft crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on April 23rd. The plane caught fire and slid into a steep hill, killing both people onboard. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash.

A Douglas C-54 aircraft carrying fuel crashed just after taking off from Fairbanks International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska. The plane crashed into the Tanana River and skidded into a steep riverbank. The Alaska Department of Public Safety reported no survivors were found. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

Alaska has been awarded $125 million in federal funding to support solar energy projects in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The funding, part of the national Solar for All program, will be distributed to various organizations in the state, including the Alaska Energy Authority, Alaska Housing Finance Corp., and Tanana Chiefs Conference. The projects aim to reduce reliance on diesel-fueled power in rural areas and promote renewable energy adoption. The investment complements efforts by state legislators to address the looming Cook Inlet natural gas shortfall and boost renewable energy production.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster carrying two people crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday, igniting in flames. No survivors have been found. The plane had just taken off from Fairbanks International Airport when it crashed approximately 7 miles away. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the plane slid into a steep hill on the riverbank and caught fire. It remains unclear what transpired between takeoff and the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident.

On Tuesday morning, a Douglas DC-4 aircraft plummeted into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, carrying two individuals. The Alaska State Troopers confirmed that no survivors have been located despite initial responders being on the scene. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are en route to the crash site to commence an investigation. Eyewitness Mike Emers reported hearing an explosion and witnessing the aircraft engulfed in flames prior to the impact. The crash sparked a fire that spread to nearby vegetation, and the debris field included apparent aircraft parts. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area while response efforts continue.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane with two individuals aboard crashed near Fairbanks, Alaska, resulting in a tragic fire. Search efforts have not yielded any survivors. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with the plane taking off from Fairbanks International Airport before crashing approximately 7 miles away. Authorities have identified the aircraft as a Douglas C-54 or DC-4, a military version of the World War II-era Douglas DC-4. The National Transportation Safety Board is actively investigating the cause of the crash, while the Federal Aviation Administration and Alaska State Troopers are assisting.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft, identified by the Federal Aviation Administration and Alaska State Troopers as a DC-4, crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, killing both individuals on board. The aircraft, which can accommodate up to 44 passengers in its standard configuration, took off from Fairbanks International Airport and crashed approximately 11 kilometers away, igniting upon impact with a hill on the riverbank. Investigations are underway by the National Transportation Safety Board, but the cause of the crash remains undetermined at this time.

Alaska’s homeschool allotment program, implemented in 2014, has been ruled unconstitutional by a judge. The program allowed for public funds to be used for private education, violating a key provision of the Alaska Constitution. This provision, along with the requirement to adequately fund public education, has been compromised by the program’s diversion of funds away from public schools.

A World War II-era plane crashed along the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the plane, a Douglas C-54, was carrying two people at the time of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident. Emergency responders from local, state, and federal agencies are at the scene, and the public is advised to avoid the area. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.