Jabzy
Russo-American Friendship - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russo-American Friendship
NASA
NASA Studies How Arctic Fires Change the World
Wildfires in the Arctic often burn far away from population centers, but their impacts are felt around the globe. From field and laboratory work to airborne campaigns and satellites, NASA is studying how climate change is contributing to...
NASA
NASA | Sea Ice Max 2013: An Interesting Year for Arctic Sea Ice
After a record melt season, an Arctic cyclone, and a fascinating fracturing event, Arctic sea ice has reached its maximum extent for the year.
Mr. Beat
The Alaska Purchase (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
The decision to buy Alaska from Russia in 1867 has mostly been considered a good deal for the United States. The U.S. bought Alaska for $7.2 million, which in 2015 dollars is actually $180.5 million, and that still sounds like a good...
NASA
NASA | Sea Ice 2008
Arctic sea ice declined this summer to its second smallest extent in the satellite era, suggesting that the record set in 2007 may not have been an anomaly. If recent trends in the melt rate continue, we could see a virtually ice-free...
NASA
Flying Alaska’s Glaciers with Operation IceBridge
After the launch of ICESat-2 in 2018, Operation IceBridge mostly came to a close. However, Operation IceBridge Alaska continues to work in the field studying and recording ice thickness in the region. Scientists from University Alaska...
The March of Time
1943: ALEUTIAN ISLANDS CAMPAIGN: UNITED STATES BOMBERS: VS Squadron of Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber aircrafts flying, pilot inside talking, B-24s flying over water (flying toward Kiska island, Alaska). WWII, World War II, Pacific Front
MOT 1943: ALEUTIAN ISLANDS CAMPAIGN: UNITED STATES BOMBERS: VS Squadron of Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber aircrafts flying, pilot inside talking, B-24s flying over water (flying toward Kiska island, Alaska). WWII, World War II,...
The March of Time
1942: FAIRBANKS, ALASKA: VS Rural area in Fairbanks w/ snow covered roads, house, & train. VS United States soldiers stationed, U.S. Navy battleship offshore, radio station w/ tent & power line, guard standing watch w/ mountains in BG. WWII, home fron
MOT 1942: FAIRBANKS, ALASKA: VS Rural area in Fairbanks w/ snow covered roads, house, & train. VS United States soldiers stationed, U.S. Navy battleship offshore, radio station w/ tent & power line, guard standing watch w/ mountains in...
NASA
Fly Above Alaskan Glaciers in 360
The area of coastline where the glacier-laden mountains of Alaska meet the Pacific Ocean has some of the most stunning scenery on Earth. This 360 video takes you flying low over the landscape of Icy Bay from a vantage point just under...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Alaska Purchase
This video provides an overview of the state of Alaska, highlighting its size, natural wonders, indigenous peoples, historical events such as the purchase of Alaska from Russia, the Klondike Gold Rush, and the journey towards statehood....
NASA
Alaska’s Bubbling Lakes
Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles, in a steady stream. Many lakes in the boreal regions of Alaska are emitting methane, the product of decomposing organic matter left over from the Ice Age. Thawing permafrost has caused areas of land to...
NASA
48 Years of Alaska's Glaciers
New time-lapse videos of Earth’s glaciers and ice sheets as seen from space – spanning nearly 50 years – are providing scientists with new insights into how the planet’s frozen regions are changing. Using images from the NASA-USGS...
NASA
Big Year for NASA’s IceBridge in 2017
From the South Pole to Greenland, from Alaska’s glaciers to Svalbard, NASA’s Operation IceBridge covered the icy regions of our planet in 2017 with a record seven separate field campaigns. The mission of IceBridge, NASA’s longest-running...
Curated Video
America: Nation of Immigrants
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses..." It's true that the United States has always been a nation of immigrants, but as the debate around border control becomes louder and more polarised, will we be in the future?
Science360
Researchers crack the ice to study the arctic marine food web
Scientists traveled to a town near the top of the world to study a creature at the bottom of the marine food chain--microscopic sea ice algae. Welcome to Barrow, Alaska, where a team of marine ecologists gears up to hit the sea...
Visual Learning Systems
Origins of Earthquakes
The video discusses the 1964 Alaska earthquake, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in North America. The video explains the concept of the earthquake epicenter and focus, and notes that earthquakes can occur under the ocean....
Next Animation Studio
Seismic scream precedes volcanic eruptions
Scientists at the University of Washington have discovered what they have dubbed a 'seismic scream' that precedes explosive volcanic eruptions. Readings taken from Alaska's Redoubt volcano prior to a 2009 eruption recorded a series of...
Next Animation Studio
Methane hydrate test well shows promising results
The US Department of energy recently completed a successful test on a methane hydrate well. Methane hydrate consists of methane trapped in crystalline structure of frozen water and it is being explored as a future source of natural gas...
Brave Wilderness
Catching Pokemon GO FEVER!
On this segment of On Location Coyote catches Pokémon GO fever! What starts as fun way to honor fan requests for a Pokemon Go video turns into a full blown Pokemon addiction…and what’s worse is Coyote can’t seem to put his phone down...
Science360
Thawing Permafrost -- Changing Planet
Because of a warming atmosphere, permafrost -- the frozen ground that covers the top of the world -- has been thawing rapidly over the last three decades. But there is cause for concern beyond the far north, because the carbon released...
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Introduction and Coastal Regions
This clip looks at the physical features and climate of Russia's coastal regions.
Brave Wilderness
Tiny Tortoise Dodges Traffic!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote saves a tiny Tortoise trying to dodge traffic! Get ready to meet South Africa’s beautiful Leopard Tortoise!
Mr. Beat
Alaska Road Trip (Documentary)
A documentary about a road trip from Kansas City to Alaska and back in less than 17 days. The trip took over 8,000 miles total. Alaska Road Trip How much should i expect to spend going one way? Probably at least $600. This will be your...
Next Animation Studio
Volcanic eruption in Alaska may have helped end the Roman Republic: study
According to new research, a powerful volcanic eruption in modern-day Alaska around 44 B.C. may have contributed to the Roman Republic’s downfall on the other side of the globe.