Ancient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Ancient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National MonumentAncient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
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Ancient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Ancient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Ancient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National MonumentAncient shorelines, Cape Krusenstern National Monument.
Thermokarst lake, Seward Peninsula
Thermokarst lake, Seward Peninsula.
Thermokarst lake, Seward Peninsula.
Partially drained thermokarst lake w/ residual pool & patterned ground
Partially drained thermokarst lake w/ residual pool & patterned groundPartially drained thermokarst lake with residual pool and patterned ground , Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Seward Peninsula.
Partially drained thermokarst lake w/ residual pool & patterned ground
Partially drained thermokarst lake w/ residual pool & patterned groundPartially drained thermokarst lake with residual pool and patterned ground , Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Seward Peninsula.
South shore, Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
South shore, Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park & PreserveSouth shore, Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Dominant ecotypes include Upland Moist Dwarf Birch-Ericaceous-Willow Low Shrub, Upland Rocky-loamy Moist Circumacidic Alder-Willow Tall Shrub, and Upland Loamy Moist Circumalkaline Willow Low Shrub.
South shore, Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve
South shore, Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park & PreserveSouth shore, Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. Dominant ecotypes include Upland Moist Dwarf Birch-Ericaceous-Willow Low Shrub, Upland Rocky-loamy Moist Circumacidic Alder-Willow Tall Shrub, and Upland Loamy Moist Circumalkaline Willow Low Shrub.
Sea ice in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Sea ice in the Chukchi Sea in 2013.
Sea ice in the Chukchi Sea in 2013.
Scientists preparing the CTD for deployment for habitat sampling
Scientists preparing the CTD for deployment for habitat samplingScientists preparing the CTD for deployment for habitat sampling
Scientists preparing the CTD for deployment for habitat sampling
Scientists preparing the CTD for deployment for habitat samplingScientists preparing the CTD for deployment for habitat sampling
Pacific walrus resting on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Pacific walrus resting on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea, AlaskaPacific walrus resting on ice in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska. This field work was part a satellite tagging expedition in the northwest Chukchi Sea to understand movement patterns, foraging behaviors of walruses and important summering habitats.
Pacific walrus resting on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Pacific walrus resting on sea ice in the Chukchi Sea, AlaskaPacific walrus resting on ice in the Chukchi Sea, Alaska. This field work was part a satellite tagging expedition in the northwest Chukchi Sea to understand movement patterns, foraging behaviors of walruses and important summering habitats.
Arctic fox in the summer on the northern coast of Alaska
Arctic fox in the summer on the northern coast of AlaskaAn arctic fox on the tundra of the north slope of Alaska near a field camp of the Alaska Science Center.
Arctic fox in the summer on the northern coast of Alaska
Arctic fox in the summer on the northern coast of AlaskaAn arctic fox on the tundra of the north slope of Alaska near a field camp of the Alaska Science Center.
A rigid-hull inflatable on the stern of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
A rigid-hull inflatable on the stern of the R/V Alaskan GyreA view of the inflatable boat rack on the back of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
A rigid-hull inflatable on the stern of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
A rigid-hull inflatable on the stern of the R/V Alaskan GyreA view of the inflatable boat rack on the back of the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted gooseArctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose
Arctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted gooseArctic fox depredates a nesting female white-fronted goose. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, AlaskaSemipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska.
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska
Semipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, AlaskaSemipalmated Sandpiper on the Arctic Coastal Plain, Alaska.
Exit Creek and a waterfall
A waterfall flowing into Exit Creek
A waterfall flowing into Exit Creek
Exit Creek and mountains
Exit Creek in front of some mountains
Exit Creek in front of some mountains
Tundra Swan in northern Alaska
Tundra Swan swimming on a lake in northern Alaska.
Tundra Swan swimming on a lake in northern Alaska.
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern AlaskaBanded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska.
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska
Banded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern AlaskaBanded Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska.
Juneau Icefield
This image also provides a clear view of the Juneau Icefield. Several glaciers flow from this icefield, and glaciologists are using the 42-year Landsat archive to monitor the advance and retreat of the glaciers over time.
This image also provides a clear view of the Juneau Icefield. Several glaciers flow from this icefield, and glaciologists are using the 42-year Landsat archive to monitor the advance and retreat of the glaciers over time.
Female white-fronted goose hides from traffic, male stands guard
Female white-fronted goose hides from traffic, male stands guardIncubating female white-fronted goose assumes hiding posture in response to vehicular traffic while the gander stands guard. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Female white-fronted goose hides from traffic, male stands guard
Female white-fronted goose hides from traffic, male stands guardIncubating female white-fronted goose assumes hiding posture in response to vehicular traffic while the gander stands guard. Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska, USA.
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of AlaskaGreater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska, in the Chipp South area.
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska
Greater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of AlaskaGreater White-fronted Goose on the North Slope of Alaska, in the Chipp South area.
Two Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaska
Two Greater White-fronted geese flying in northern Alaskac
White-fronted Goose in northern Alaska
White-fronted Goose on a lake in northern Alaska.
White-fronted Goose on a lake in northern Alaska.
The old Kennecott copper mill and shop
The old Kennecott copper mill and shop. The buildings are painted with red, characteristic for this mill. Kennecott was once a thriving mine and mill during the early 1900s. The mines are 5 miles up the mountain.
The old Kennecott copper mill and shop. The buildings are painted with red, characteristic for this mill. Kennecott was once a thriving mine and mill during the early 1900s. The mines are 5 miles up the mountain.