Alaska

Alaska is a state located in the Western United States on the northwest extremity of North America. A semi-exclave of the U.S., it borders the Canadian province of British Columbia and the territory of Yukon to the east and has a maritime border with Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug to the west, just across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas of the Arctic Ocean, while the Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. Alaska is by far the largest U.S. state by area, comprising more total area than the next three largest states combined. It represents the seventh largest subnational division in the world. It is the third-least populous and the most sparsely populated state, but by far the continent's most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel, with a population of 736,081 as of 2020—more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland.

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Developing a clearer understanding of permafrost thaw risk in Alaska - EurekAlert

NASA to Launch Three Rockets from Alaska in Single Aurora Experiment

NASA to launch three rockets from Alaska in single Aurora experiment - EurekAlert

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Coastal retreat in Alaska is accelerating because of compound climate impacts - EurekAlert

‘Alaska’s Changing Environment’ — a new report - EurekAlert

Alaska's changing environment

Alaska’s Melting Glaciers Fuel Rapid Lake Expansion

Fin Whale Carcass Washes Ashore in Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska's Iliamna Lake Harbor seals genetically isolated from entire Pacific Ocean

Alaska’s Iliamna Lake Harbor seals genetically isolated from entire Pacific Ocean - EurekAlert

‘Formidable’ female bear wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest for second year in row