Volcanoes and Glaciers of Alaska

Elemental Opposites Alaska is home not only to the most glaciers on the Northern continent, but it is also known for its density of volcanoes. There are 54 that are considered 'active', meaning they have erupted within the last 300 years. With non-active (dormant) volcanoes, there are over 130 in Alaska. Some of them are even active today, and many of these volcanoes have been etched by glaciers moving [...]

2026-08-05T10:09:04-07:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Volcanoes, Geology of Alaska|

Alaskan Volcanoes and the Roman Empire

Rome Scientists have recently concluded that an Alaskan volcano erupted and played a contributing role in the fall of the Roman Republic. Simultaneously, the rise of Roman civilization. From 43-42 BC, most of Europe (and likely the rest of the Northern Hemisphere) experienced a cold wave. This brought temperatures down by as much as 17 degrees Fahrenheit on any given day. (Nature) At this time, the [...]

2026-07-23T09:05:31-07:00By |Alaska Volcanoes, History of Alaska|
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