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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 05/02/2026

If anyone has pictures or video of this fireball meteor, feel free to add them here in the comments! NASA statement w/allsky cameras fireballs.ndc.nasa.gov/skyfalls/eve... NASA Facebook www.facebook.com/share/p/1AQt... Thumbnail credit NASA space alerts on Facebook 🧪☄️📷🔭 #meteor #nasa #florida

The image features a map of Florida outlined in bright red lines against a deep blue background resembling ocean water. A meteor with a glowing orange tail is depicted moving towards the left side of the image. The word "FLORIDA" is prominently displayed at the bottom in bold white letters, while the phrase "METEOR SIGHTING" appears above it in bold orange letters. The map shows detailed county boundaries within Florida.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 09/01/2026

Everfreeze -45.6⁰C, -50⁰F, Fairbanks, Alaska, January 2026 Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #winter #coldsnap #fairbanks #alaska #frozencamera ❄️📷

The image depicts a serene winter landscape at midday, midwinter. A tall, snow-covered evergreen tree stands prominently in the foreground, slightly to the right. Surrounding it are smaller trees and shrubs also blanketed with snow. The sky is a gentle gradient transitioning from a soft pastel yellow near the horizon to a pale blue higher up. A light mist or fog hangs low over the distant treetops, creating a tranquil and calm atmosphere. The ground is entirely covered in snow, adding to the overall stillness of the scene.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 21/12/2025

Happy Winter Solstice! In Fairbanks, we're only getting 3 hours and 42 minutes daylight. The sun sets soon at 2:40 pm here. Image courtesy of National Weather Service Fairbanks 📷❄️☀️🌄 #sunset #wintersolstice #alaska #nws

Image of the solstice sunset today, December 21st 2025, taken from the geophysical institute by the NationalWeather Service, Fairbanks office.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 29/11/2025

Denali's night-light, Fairbanks, Alaska, November 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker 📷 #photography #sunset #Denali #alaska

The image captures a sunset behind Mount Denali, taken from a vantage point three miles north of Fairbanks. The sky is a gradient of colors, transitioning from a deep orange near the horizon to a dark gray as it ascends. A layer of thick, dark gray clouds hovers above, while the lower sky remains vivid with shades of orange and yellow. The silhouette of Mount Denali is visible against the vibrant sky, with its outline partially obscured by clouds. In the foreground, there is a forested area with dark silhouettes of tall pine trees. Below the horizon, small scattered lights is the city of Fairbanks, with noticeable smoke rising from one area, forming a thin plume that drifts into the sky.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 27/11/2025

A message from AKDOT for Alaska residents regarding this morning's earthquake: www.facebook.com/share/p/1KLZ... #AlaskaEarthquake #SouthcentralAlaska #Anchorage #Willow #Wasilla #EagleRiver #Palmer #MatSuValley #Girdwood #HoustonAlaska 🚧🛣️👷👷‍♀️🏗️🏢🏠🦺⚠️

Nov. 27, 2025 Good morning Southcentral Alaska! After a significant seismic event, such as the 6.0 we experienced this morning, DOT&PF conducts inspections of our highways, bridges, airports, and tunnels. While travel impacts are unlikely, we will report any finding here and on our 511 system.

The image features a rectangular graphic with a bright orange background. In the center, on a pale yellow rectangle with rounded corners, there is text related to earthquake response. The top section displays an emblem featuring a landscape with mountains, water, an airplane, and a building, encircled by the words "TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES STATE OF ALASKA" in a blue and gold ring. Below the emblem, the heading reads "Earthquake Response" in large blue letters. Following this is a short dividing line, beneath which is a block of text in smaller blue letters describing the actions taken by Alaska DOT&PF after seismic events.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 27/11/2025

Reminder to anyone who felt the shaking, even if you didn't get a video: If you haven't already, submit your felt report for the magnitude 6.0 earthquake near Willow, Alaska here: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/... 🧪⚒️ #alaska #earthquake #dyfi #usgs

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 27/11/2025

From AEC's Facebook page: "This interesting video of this morning's shaker demonstrates the arrival of two sets of felt waves -- S waves and then surface waves. Play with the volume on to hear the shaking! Thank you to Bryanna in Anchorage." www.facebook.com/share/v/169m... 🧪⚒️ #earthquake #alaska

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 26/11/2025

Last light, UAF Geophysical Institute, Fairbanks, Alaska, January 2022 📷 #photography #sunset #winter #alaska

The image showcases a winter sunset over a snowy landscape. In the foreground, snow-covered ground is visible, with outlines of parked cars partially buried in snowbanks. Leafless trees are scattered throughout, silhouetted against the setting sun. The sky is a mixture of warm oranges and yellows at the horizon, transitioning to purples and blues higher up. Two evergreen trees frame the scene on the left and right edges, adding depth to the composition. The overall atmosphere is serene and calm, with a contrasting interplay between the warm sunset and cold snow.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 15/11/2025

Aurora Borealis photos from November 11th and 12th, 2025, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska All photos credit Kenneth Becker

The image captures a vibrant display of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, against a dark night sky. The aurora features streaks of luminous green light sweeping across the center of the image, blending softly into touches of pale yellow and hints of pink. These colorful curtains of light stretch vertically upward with a sense of motion. Below the celestial display, a dense forest of coniferous trees is visible, their branches covered in a light layer of snow, suggesting a cold environment. The stark contrast between the bright aurora and the dark, frosty forest enhances the ethereal quality of the scene.

The image captures a winter night sky illuminated by the Northern Lights. Soft streaks of green light curve across the night sky from top to bottom, set against a backdrop of dark sky speckled with stars. In the lower right corner, snow-laden evergreen trees reach upwards, their branches coated with a dusting of snow that reflects the light of the aurora. The composition highlights the contrast between the ethereal light show of the aurora borealis and the still, frosty landscape below.

The image captures a serene night view of a forest with trees covered in frost, set against a backdrop of the northern lights. The sky displays an array of colors, primarily green with hints of red, contributing to the mystical aura of the scene. Numerous stars are scattered across the sky, enhancing the celestial ambiance. The trees in the foreground are tall, with branches cloaked in white frost, contrasting sharply against the dark, vibrant sky.

The image depicts a dark, star-filled night sky with a shooting star or meteor streaking across the left side. The background is a deep, dark blue mixed with hints of green and red Aurora Borealis. Numerous small white stars are scattered across the expanse, varying in size and brightness. The shooting star leaves a distinct, elongated white trail, contrasting sharply with the surrounding darkness.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 15/11/2025

Aurora Borealis photos, November 11th through November 12th 2025, Fairbanks North Star Borough All photos credit Kenneth Becker

The image depicts a vivid aurora borealis display across the night sky. Green and red auroras create a radiant spectacle, intertwining and stretching outwards. The colors form broad, sweeping bands that arch over the scene, exhibiting a silky texture. Tiny white stars are scattered throughout the dark backdrop, adding to the celestial ambiance. The silhouette of a tree is visible in the bottom left and right corners, framing the bottom of the image. The constellation Cassiopeia is nearly in the center of the image.

The image captures a night sky illuminated by a display of the aurora borealis. The predominant color of the aurora is a soft red, gently blending into the darker sky. Numerous stars are scattered across the frame, varying in brightness. Silhouettes of trees create a jagged foreground at the bottom, their outlines visible against the radiance of the aurora. The overall atmosphere is serene and majestic, with the natural light display providing a striking contrast to the darkened landscape.

The image captures a vivid display of the Aurora Borealis in the night sky. Streaks of green and purple light radiate across the center, creating a vibrant contrast against the dark, star-filled backdrop. The auroras form a fan-like pattern, expanding outward with a mix of soft, flowing lines and more defined edges. In the bottom right corner, the silhouette of trees is visible, adding depth and context to the scene. The overall composition balances the celestial phenomenon with the quiet darkness of the surrounding environment.

The image showcases a vivid display of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, against a night sky. Radiant green and red hues spread out like soft brushstrokes, filling the sky with ethereal light. The colors fan outward from a central point, creating a dynamic appearance resembling streaks or rays. Numerous stars dot the dark background, adding a sparkling contrast to the movement of the aurora. Silhouettes of tree branches appear at the bottom and lower right, framing the natural spectacle.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 15/11/2025

Aurora Borealis photos from November 11th and November 12th 2025, Fairbanks, Alaska More in comments All photos credit Kenneth Becker 📷 #photography #auroraborealis #starscape #nightsky #alaska #aurora #winter

The image depicts a vivid display of the aurora borealis against a dark night sky. Dominating the scene is a large, green, fan-like aurora pattern spreading outward with a sense of motion. The luminous green hues contrast with the deep blackness of the sky, where numerous small, white stars are scattered across the entire image. The aurora appears to emanate from a central point near the bottom right, creating a dynamic and expansive visual effect.

The image depicts a night sky filled with numerous small, bright stars scattered across a dark backdrop. In the lower right quadrant, there are faint green and reddish hues, resembling the aurora borealis, with soft, wispy trails spreading outward. The colors blend subtly into the dark sky, creating a calm and ethereal atmosphere.

The image depicts a night sky illuminated by the aurora borealis, displaying vibrant shades of green and red. The lower section of the image shows the silhouette of trees, creating a jagged horizon line against the sky. Stars are scattered across the sky, enhancing the celestial atmosphere. The aurora forms soft, flowing patterns across the sky, creating a dynamic visual contrast between the colors and the dark tree line.

The image captures a celestial scene, centered on Polaris. Streaks of white light are scattered across the image which are star trails due to long exposure photography. The background features swirling hues of green and red aurora, presenting an ethereal and dynamic atmosphere. The overall texture appears smooth, with soft gradients blending the colors seamlessly. The edges are dark, creating a vignette effect, which adds depth to the central composition.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 07/10/2025

Summer Sets, Fairbanks, Alaska, October 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #nature #landscape #goldenhour #skyscape #sunsetphotography

The image portrays a serene landscape at sunset, featuring two prominent evergreen trees silhouetted against a vibrant sky. The sky is filled with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and lighter, golden clouds illuminated by the setting sun. The sunlight creates a warm glow around the trees, casting gentle shadows. Sparse, leafless branches of smaller trees are visible in the foreground, adding texture and depth to the scene.

The image captures a scenic view of the sky during sunset or sunrise. The sky is filled with a dense pattern of clouds, ranging in shades from dark gray to light orange and yellow, indicating the presence of the sun below the horizon. Beneath the sky, the silhouette of several tall trees, including a prominent pine tree in the center, stands against the colorful backdrop. These trees are mostly bare, suggesting a seasonal context of late autumn or early spring. The overall atmosphere is serene and expansive, with the cloud formations creating a textured and dynamic sky.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 25/09/2025

NASA’s Terra satellite captured Iceberg A-23A losing 2/3rds of its area in its final drift northward from Antarctica Once over 4,000 km², it now spans ~1,500 km² and is shedding named fragments A-23G and A-23I 🧪🔭🏔️🧊🌊 #Antarctica #ClimateChange More info: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/15482...

The image shows a satellite view of iceberg A-23A and its fragments, A-23G and A-23I, drifting near South Georgia Island. The ocean appears dark blue, contrasting with the bright white icebergs and the surrounding scattered clouds. A-23A is the largest iceberg fragment, depicted centrally, with A-23I adjacent to it to the southeast, and A-23G located further south. South Georgia Island is visible at the bottom, with a detailed coastline highlighted in white. The image also includes extensive cloud cover, especially on the left and right edges, which surrounds the icebergs and obscures parts of the ocean.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 19/09/2025

Kīlauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu eruption (Episode 33) began Sept 19, 3:11 a.m. HST, with fountains >500 ft; gases drift SW Updates from USGS volcanos: www.facebook.com/share/p/1725... Cam1 www.youtube.com/live/oG5zz9S... (down) Cam2 www.youtube.com/live/fiyttmA... Cam3 www.youtube.com/live/BqmpkUd... 🧪🌋⚒️

The image is a screenshot from Kīlauea volcano cam number 2. It depicts a lava fountain with heights in excess of 500 ft (150 meters). The landscape surrounding it is covered in streams of lava. It is a night scene.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 16/09/2025

Sunset's Guard, Fairbanks, Alaska, September 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #field #landscape #sunset #evening #alaska

The image displays a vast landscape under an overcast sky filled with dense, dark clouds. In the foreground, a grassy field stretches across the scene, showcasing various shades of green. A narrow, winding road cuts through the field leading toward the horizon. Beyond the field, a dense forest of coniferous trees forms a dark line along the horizon, indicating a transition from the open field to the wooded area. Above, the sky is dominated by heavy, grey clouds with patches of light breaking through, creating a dramatic and expansive view

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 05/09/2025

Denali, Denali View South, Parks Highway, Alaska August 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #denali #mountain #alaska 📷🗻

The image features a majestic mountain range with a snow-capped peak dominating the background. The central peak, covered in white snow, stands tall against a clear blue sky. Below this peak, mid-range mountains with rocky textures appear in varying shades of gray and brown, partially covered by a layer of fluffy white clouds. In the foreground, sparse green foliage and trees are visible, adding a touch of earthiness to the composition. The scene captures a serene and expansive natural landscape.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 05/09/2025

Winter Descends, Alaska Range, August 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #snow #mountains #landscape #alaska #wild 📷⛰️🏔️🗻🌲

The image showcases a scenic view of snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky. Two prominent mountain peaks dominate the background, coated with a thin layer of snow that highlights their rugged contours. Below the mountains, a layer of mist floats near the tree line. Tall, slender evergreen trees rise against the landscape, their dark silhouettes contrasting with the lighter tones of the snow and mist. In the foreground, a stretch of bushy vegetation, varying in shades of green and brown, adds texture and depth to the scene.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 21/08/2025

Rubidescent Ashyra, Fairbanks, Alaska, August 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker 📷 #photography #fire #embers #ruby #coals

The image displays a close-up view of glowing embers in a fire pit. The embers are scattered across a dark background, with their radiant red hues gleaming intensely. These glowing spots vary in size and shape, resembling small, irregular rubies. The texture appears rough, with some embers having smoother edges while others are jagged. The contrast between the vivid red of the embers and the surrounding darkness highlights the embers' glow, creating a visually striking effect.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 15/08/2025

More info on the Tracy Arm landslide/tsunami from the Alaska Earthquake Center AEC Facebook post www.facebook.com/share/p/19GF... AEC page earthquake.alaska.edu 🧪⚒️🌊 #alaska #landslide #TracyArm #tsunami #alaskaearthquakecenter #AEC

Alaska Earthquake Center

Although no one was in Tracy Arm (thankfully!) when the landslide crashed into the water on Sunday, we are now starting to get some images of just how large that event was. These before-and-after satellite images show places where the tsunami scoured the fjord walls down to bedrock. (The locations of the different insets can be found in the main image by the differently colored boxes.) The first image uses the visible spectrum, like a normal photograph. The second image shows Near Infrared, which highlights vegetation, so that the newly-bare rock is more evident. Note the run-up of the tsunami indicated by new bare rock on the opposing fjord wall. That speck on Sawyer Island in the after images is a lone tree that survived the tsunami! Thank you to Planet for the data and Simon Plank, DLR for sharing these images.

The image is a composite of satellite images showing a landslide in Southeast Alaska Fjord, dated August 10, 2025, monitored by PlanetScope. The central feature is a fjord winding through rugged, mountainous terrain with visible sections of snow and ice. Alongside the primary image, smaller insets capture the fjord at different timestamps before and after the landslide. Dark green forests cover the mountains with patches of white indicating snow. The water in the fjord appears teal in color.

In the bottom section, there are six smaller images showing closer views, illustrating the tsunami run-up at multiple locations, the landslide scar, and debris spread in the fjord. The right inset shows the South Sawyer Glacier and other landscape alterations. A map key on the top right indicates orientation and scale.

The image shows satellite imagery of a landslide in the Southeast Alaska Fjord, captured on August 10, 2025, by PlanetScope. The main portion of the image highlights a deep fjord with distinct red and blue tones. The red areas represent vegetation or land, while the blue parts indicate water bodies. Snow-covered peaks and mountain ranges provide stark white contrasts against the red landscape. The fjord follows a winding course through the mountainous region. Several smaller images below the main image show more detailed views of specific areas within the fjord, with some annotated for specific features like "Tsunami run-up" and "Landslide scarp." A scale and arrow for north orientation are present in the upper right corner. Text in the image provides information about the event and links for further details.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 14/08/2025

Check out these photos of the Tracy Arm Landslide to help get an idea of just how big it is. 📷 © Jacek Maselko and posted by AEC, taken at 3,500ft elevation on Tuesday, August 12th. AEC page earthquake.alaska.edu AEC Facebook post www.facebook.com/share/1Fzmxn... 🧪⚒️🌊 #alaska #tsunami #landslide

The image depicts a mountainous landscape with steep cliffs prominently visible in the foreground. The rock faces are textured with varying shades of gray, brown, and areas of green vegetation. A small body of water with a frothy surface lies at the base of the cliffs. In the background, a range of snow-capped mountains stretches across the horizon under a sky filled with thin, layered clouds. The overall scene has a rugged and expansive natural beauty.

The image depicts a rugged mountain landscape featuring towering, snow-capped peaks under partly cloudy skies. The mountains are steep and rocky with patches of green vegetation on the lower slopes. A mixture of brown and gray rock is visible, contrasting with the white snow. At the base of the mountains lies a glacial area, showing large, sharp ice formations with a distinct blue tint. A small lake of muddy water is surrounded by chunks of ice. The foreground features green foothills. The overall setting is vast and remote, evoking a sense of untouched wilderness.

The image depicts a mountainous landscape with steep, rocky peaks partially covered in snow. A glacier is visible in a valley between the mountains, flowing towards a body of water peppered with chunks of ice. The water is a mix of murky brown and icy blue, suggesting it is glacial runoff. The foreground is a contrast of vibrant green vegetation, displaying a dense forest at the bottom. The sky above is partly cloudy. The photo captures the natural beauty and ruggedness of the terrain.

The image captures an aerial view of a vast glacial landscape. The foreground shows a rugged, uneven expanse of gray and white ice with visible crevasses, characteristic of a glacier. To the left, a wing of the aircraft is partially visible, indicating the perspective of the photo. Beyond the glacier, steep, rocky mountains rise dramatically, their surfaces marked with patches of green vegetation and some snow at the peaks. In the background, another glacier winds through a valley, bordered by more mountainous terrain. The sky is mostly clear, allowing sunlight to illuminate the scene.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 13/08/2025

AEC shared this video, courtesy of LT Chip Baucom and CDR PJ Johansen, U.S. Coast Guard. It shows the landslide that collapsed onto South Sawyer Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord, about 60 miles southeast of Juneau. More information to follow www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ccc... earthquake.alaska.edu 🧪⚒️🌊

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 10/08/2025

A small tsunami in Southeast Alaska in the Endicott Arm area was triggered by a landslide this morning. The Alaska Earthquake Center is working on locating the exact location of the landslide. earthquake.alaska.edu/what-it-take... www.facebook.com/AKearthquake 🧪⚒️🌊 #alaska #landslide #tsunami

The image consists of a social media post from the "Alaska Earthquake Center." The post includes a report about a local tsunami and landslide in the Endicott Arm area of Southeast Alaska, which occurred around 5:30 AM. It mentions seismic signals indicating a significant landslide and provides a link for more information. Below the text is a graph featuring a seismic signal, labeled "AK.S32K.BHZ." The graph shows a spike in seismic activity, marked by a pronounced, jagged peak indicating the duration of the signal. The x-axis is labeled with a time range from 2025-08-10T13:26:30 to 2025-08-10T13:30:29.98, and the y-axis measures seismic activity.

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Social media post by "Alaska Earthquake Center" about a tsunami and landslide, with a seismic graph showing activity.

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Alaska Earthquake Center

We received reports this morning from the Endicott Arm area of Southeast Alaska of a local tsunami that rolled through the area just after 5:30 AM. Seismic signals large enough to be seen widely across southern Alaska confirm a significant landslide in the region at about the same time. We are working with other agencies and colleagues to understand the full sequence of events, but at this point, all evidence suggests that this set of 1-foot high waves was set in motion by a landslide of several tens of millions of cubic meters of rock striking the water. We are working to confirm the exact location. Learn more about our landslide monitoring efforts here: https://earthquake.alaska.edu/what-it-takes-catch-landslide-alaska

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 06/08/2025

Nightlight, Fairbanks, Alaska, May 2025 Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #field #alaska #sunset #clouds

The image captures a scenic landscape at sunset. The sky dominates the upper half, showcasing a gradient of colors from bright blue to warm orange near the horizon. White and dark grey clouds stretch across the sky, partially obscuring the sun. Sunrays scatter through the clouds, casting a golden hue. Below, a vast expanse of green forest stretches across the horizon, with darker shadows indicating dense tree coverage. In the foreground, a grassy field is bordered by a narrow road running horizontally. A wooden utility pole with power lines stands on the right side of the image, silhouetted against the sunset.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 23/07/2025

From AEC via www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCA... Summary: The July 16 M7.3 Sand Point quake is part of a 5-year sequence, with 2,000 aftershocks in one week as scientists track activity in Alaska’s subduction zone. Earthquake Insights link: earthquakeinsights.substack.com/p/magnitude-... 🧪⚒️

The image is a graph depicting the Shumagin sequence of earthquakes and aftershocks from 2020 to 2025. The x-axis represents time, marked from 2020 to 2025, and the y-axis indicates cumulative earthquake events, ranging from 0 to 18,000. The graph shows a black line ascending over time, with notable increases at specific points, each labeled with the earthquake’s magnitude and location. Key points include "2020 Simeonof" with M7.8 and its aftershock at M7.6, "2021 Chignik" marked at M8.2, "2023 Sand Point" with M7.2, and "2025 Sand Point" reaching M7.3. Each event is highlighted with colored stars: orange for Simeonof, red for Chignik, yellow for 2023 Sand Point, and blue for 2025 Sand Point. The graph is titled "Shumagin sequence earthquakes and aftershocks." The bottom left features the label "Alaska Earthquake Center."

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 20/07/2025

Tsunami watch canceled for the state of Hawai'i www.tsunami.gov 🧪⚒️🌊⚠️

The image is a screenshot displaying a text message or bulletin from the National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Set against a black background, the text is white and formatted in a monospaced typeface. The message is structured and labeled in sections, each element aligned to the left. The header contains codes and identifies the message number. It is a cancellation notice for a tsunami watch in Hawaii, stating the watch is canceled effective at 9:42 PM HST on July 19, 2025. It mentions an earthquake with origin time at 8:49 PM HST, with a magnitude of 7.4, located off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The evaluation section confirms no tsunami threat to Hawaii, marking the final message unless additional data are received. The message ends with specific symbols denoting conclusion.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 20/07/2025

Tsunami watch has been upgraded to tsunami threat ⚠️🌊⚒️🧪 #earthquake #tsunami #hawaii #NWS #NOAA #PTWC www.tsunami.gov

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 20/07/2025

From the US National Weather Service: A Tsunami Watch has been issued for the State of Hawaii due to a 7.5 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. Please visit tsunami.gov for more information. tsunami.gov #Tsunami #Hawaii #Russia #Earthquake 🧪⚒️🌊⚠️ www.facebook.com/share/1HArNB...

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 17/07/2025

AEC update www.facebook.com/share/16ftVY... "A shout-out goes to our analyst team, who are working hard to sift through the hundreds of aftershocks from yesterday's M7.3 Sand Point Earthquake! 👏 Here's a look at the aftershocks so far" Description in the alt text 🧪⚒️ #earthquake #SandPoint #Alaska

(Top) This seismogram from station CHN shows the “aftershock decay,” or decrease in aftershocks, following the July 16, 2025 M7.3 Sand Point Earthquake mainshock. Each line represents 20 minutes of data recording. At first, the aftershocks appear almost continuous (red line following the mainshock)—in the first 30 minutes, there was an M3+ aftershock roughly every 30 seconds. Gradually the aftershocks become more spread apart on the seismogram, although still only by minutes. Larger aftershocks are sprinkled throughout, with the large spikes of several M5+ aftershocks visible in the middle of the image. Aftershocks can continue for years after a large earthquake. For example, we are still recording aftershocks from the 2020 M7.8 Simeonof Earthquake

(Bottom) This magnitude-time graph represents the magnitudes of the aftershocks following the July 16, 2025 M7.3 Sand Point Earthquake over time. The four M5+ aftershocks are visible. The smaller aftershocks are initially tightly clustered and overlapping, but start to spread out in time in the hours following the earthquake.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 17/07/2025

From AEC regarding the M7.3 Sand Point earthquake: "We are interested in reports of shaking and damage from those who experienced this earthquake, please comment below, DM us, or email us at uaf-aec@alaska.edu." www.facebook.com/share/1BCzRh... #earthquake 🧪⚒️

So far, there have been at least 20 aftershocks for the M7.3 earthquake south of Sand Point. Five of them have been above magnitude 4. We are interested in reports of shaking and damage from those who experienced this earthquake, please comment below, DM us, or email us at uaf-aec@alaska.edu.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 17/07/2025

Lava is flowing from a 2-mile fissure near Sundhnúkur after a quake swarm. Magma had been building underground for weeks. 🌋🧪⚒️ #IcelandVolcano www.livescience.com/planet-earth... 📷 from Iceland's Civil Protection Department Statement from the Icelandic Met Office: www.vedur.is/um-vi/fretti...

The image depicts an aerial view of an active volcanic eruption. A stream of vivid orange lava flows diagonally from the upper center to the lower left, cutting through a predominantly dark landscape. The lava emits bright light and heat, contrasting sharply with the dark, rugged terrain surrounding it. Thick white smoke rises from the eruption site, drifting to the right against a light grey sky. The foreground shows a partially visible black frame of a helicopter or aircraft window, indicating the photo was taken from the air.

The image depicts a scene of vibrant orange-red flames emanating from the surface of what appears to be molten lava. The intense glow from the flames contrasts starkly with the darker, almost blackened surroundings. The surface shows swirling patterns, indicating movement and the fluid nature of the lava. The scene is partially obscured by swirling smoke or steam rising from the hot surface, adding a hazy overlay to parts of the image.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 17/07/2025

Update from USGS Volcanoes ⚒️🧪🌋 CVO Website for Mount Rainier earthquake swarm: ow.ly/3sNn50WqULf PNSN Website for Mount Rainier: ow.ly/HH5h50WqULb Sign up for Volcano Notifications: ow.ly/3mWx50WqULa Mount Rainier National Park: ow.ly/Zoba50WqULe Links and video provided by USGS

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 17/07/2025

Here is a longer clip with three videos of the M7.3 earthquake in Sand Point. Videos provided by Alaska's News Source Updates from Alaska's News Source: www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/07/16/t... 🧪⚒️ #earthquake #alaska #SandPoint

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 17/07/2025

Here's a video taken in Sand Point, just 50 miles from the epicenter of the M7.3 earthquake today Video provided by the Alaska Earthquake Center from a resident in Sand Point ⚒️🧪🌋 #earthquake #alaska

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 13/07/2025

USGS volcano update Mount Rainier 7/13/25 Mount Rainier’s quake swarm is easing. Activity aligns with fault/water interaction, not magma. Largest quake: M2.4 on July 11. Max rate: 33 quakes/hr. Updates for Rainier available under the CVO section at this page: www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP... 🧪⚒️🌋

USGS Volcanoes
6h ·
As of the morning of Sunday, July 13, earthquake rates at Mount Rainier continue to decline. Interpretation remains consistent with water/fault interaction. No signs of magmatic activity.

Most recent status update is at
https://ow.ly/lgJz50WoSLN

For those who want the details, here are some statistics for the earthquake swarm thus far…

largest quake: M2.4 on July 11 at 12:23 p.m. PDT

total number of events greater than M2: 4

total number of events greater than M1.5: 16

total number of events greater than M1: 78

median located earthquake depth: 0.11 km (0.07 mi) below sea level

maximum located event rate: 33 events/hour

The image consists of two graphs arranged vertically. The top graph is a scatter plot depicting seismic activity, with the x-axis labeled with dates from July 8 to July 13 and the y-axis labeled as "Magnitude," ranging from -0.5 to 2.5. Black dots represent individual seismic events, with most dots clustered near the 0.5 to 1.5 range. A labeled arrow at the top right points out the "Largest Event" with a magnitude of 2.4.

The bottom graph is a bar graph showing the number of events per hour, with the x-axis labeled with the same dates and the y-axis labeled as "Events per Hour," ranging from 0 to 30. The tallest bars appear on July 8, reaching up to 30 events per hour, while the height of the bars decreases steadily over the following days. An arrow indicates the "Peak Event Rate" on July 8 and another arrow points toward "Decreasing Event Rate" across the days.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 10/07/2025

Satellight, June 2025, Fairbanks, Alaska Photo credit Kenneth Becker #photography #rainbow #doublerainbow #summer 📷🌈🌦️📡

The image depicts a broad landscape beneath a striking, full rainbow arcing across the sky. Beneath the rainbow, the sky is adorned with scattered clouds varying in shades of white and gray, contrasted against a blue sky. On the ground, a green grassy field is spread over the foreground, with a few white satellite dishes visible in the distance, positioned on the grass. To the left, there are small structures and containers, possibly for industrial purposes, surrounded by more greenery.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 08/07/2025

A quake swarm began at Mt. Rainier on July 8, with several hundred small quakes at depths of 2-6 km. No deformation. Likely caused by hydrothermal fluid movement. ⚒️🌋🧪 #MountRainier #earthquakes #WAShakeAlert #MtRainierEarthquake www.usgs.gov/programs/VHP...

The Cascades Volcano Observatory and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network at the University of Washington detected an earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier, Washington, starting at 1:29 a.m. PDT on July 8. Thus far there have been several hundred small events, the largest reaching M1.7, with located earthquakes at depths of 1.2–3.7 miles (2–6 km). The attached map shows the current swarm in orange, with all earthquakes located since 2020 in blue. GPS stations around the volcano have not recorded any changes in ground deformation.

Earthquake swarms are relatively common at Mount Rainier, typically occurring 1–2 times per year but usually with many fewer events than have been detected so far during the current swarm. The last large swarm at Mount Rainier occurred in 2009, when many hundreds of earthquakes (maximum=M2.3) occurred over a 3-day span.

Earthquake swarms like this have been attributed to circulation of hydrothermal fluids that are interacting with preexisting faults at shallow levels below the summit of the volcano.

Mount Rainier is well monitored by a dense network of seismic, infrasound, GPS, and webcam stations. No other changes are apparent at the volcano at this time. CVO and Pacific Northwest Seismic Network will continue to monitor activity and issue additional notices as warranted.

More information about Mount Rainier geology, hazards, and activity is accessible via https://ow.ly/jha850Wmt4I.

The image consists of three plots visualizing earthquake data on a topographic map. The main plot on the left shows the geographical distribution of earthquakes centered around specific latitudes and longitudes, with orange circles indicating the current swarm as of July 8, 2025, and blue circles showing located earthquakes since 2020. The circles vary in size, representing different magnitudes ranging from M0.5 to M3, with a legend displayed in the top left corner. The background illustrates a grayscale topographic map. The plot on the right represents the data as a vertical cross-section, showing earthquake depths up to 12 kilometers. The lower plot provides a horizontal cross-section of the area's topography and earthquake depths. Each circle's color and size are consistent across all plots, matching the legend provided.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 08/07/2025

The weather radars in Nome and Fairbanks, Alaska are not sending data to the internet. The National Weather Service is receiving data on their end, but does not have an estimate on when the feed will be back online. ⚒️🌦️🌩️ Unofficial account @fai.nws-bot.us #nws #akweather #alaska #weather #radar

Transcribed Text:

Fairbanks and Nome Radar Communication Outages
Created: 7/07/23 3:45PM AKDT

What: Internet issues are causing Radar data to either be delayed going out to the web, or will not go out entirely. Radar data is still coming into the office, and we are able to monitor like normal.

Where: Pedro Dome (PAPD) Fairbanks. Nome (PAEC).

When: An estimated time to fix this issue is unknown at this time.

During this communication outage, our office will still be able to perform our standard level of hazard weather operations and issue any necessary warnings and advisories.

National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 03/07/2025

Update ⚠️🌿🌳🔥 See alt text in the attached image for AKDNR update #wildfire #akfire #roadclosure #parkshighway

The image appears to be a screenshot of a social media post from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry. The post details efforts to contain the Goldstream Creek Fire and its effects on the Parks Highway. Below the post text, the image shows a landscape with dense forest on both sides and a heavy machine, likely a bulldozer, clearing land. Smoke rises from the ground where fire may have burned, and the sun shines dimly through the smoky sky, appearing as an orange-red disc.

AKDNR update

The #GoldstreamCreekFire spotted over the Parks Highway near milepost 320 earlier today. Firefighters were able to catch and contain the spot fire utilizing heavy equipment, aircraft, and crews.

The Pioneer Peak Hotshots are conducting strategic burning operations along the highway to remove fuels, slow fire spread, and reduce impacts to the roadway.

Smoke from increased activity on the #BonanzaCreekFire is impacting the Parks Highway heavily at this time.

Expect extended delays on the Parks Highway between mileposts 315 and 332 due to extremely limited visibility under these conditions, as well as fire crews and apparatus working directly on the roadway. Pilot car operations will be conducted periodically as conditions allow. Wait times may be several hours for firefighter and public safety.

📹 Equipment and crews working contain a spot fire east of the Parks Highway - AK DOF

#2025AlaskaFireSeason #NenanaRidgeComplex

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 03/07/2025

The Parks Highway is anticipated to remain closed until the 4th in the evening.

The George Parks Highway has been closed. The picture shows the closing times going from July 2nd 2025 at 5:19 p.m. to July 4th 2025 at 5:20 p.m.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 03/07/2025

A go level evacuation has been set for Dineege Ave. from milepost 320 to 321 on the Parks Highway. #nenanaridgecomplex See the attached photo for evacuation information. Statement from the DNR in the alt text. 🔥🌳🌿⚠️ #akfire #wildfire #evacuation

Topographic map of the evacuation area near the Nenana Ridge Complex. Statement from the DNR below

📢 GO! Evacuations: #NenanaRidgeComplex 🔥

Evacuations: Dineege Ave between Milepost 320 and 321 has been issued a Level 3 "GO!" evacuation order for the #GoldstreamCreekFire (part of the Nenana Ridge Fire Complex).

The fire is actively pushing south towards this residential area, and crews are working on contingency structure protection.

Parks Highway Delays: Expect significant delays on the Parks Highway. Fire operations will impact traffic flow along the roadway. Please drive with extreme caution, watch for pilot cars, and be ready for long waits.

Crews are working hard to establish control lines, especially on the southwest and east sides of the fire. Red Flag conditions are contributing to increase fire behavior across the region.

Stay informed & stay safe:
• Check https://511.alaska.gov/ for the latest road conditions and closures before you travel.

• DO NOT fly drones in fire areas! This interferes with firefighting aircraft and puts lives at risk.
We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.

#GoldstreamCreekFire #NenanaRidgeComplex #AlaskaWildfires #ParksHighway #CommunitySafety #FireUpdate

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 26/06/2025

🌿🌳🌩️⚠️🔥Alaska Wildfire Update 6/26/25 See screenshots for an update from AK DNR Some evac zones have been downgraded 511.alaska.gov akfireinfo.com akfireinfo.com/2025/06/26/a... Evac Maps experience.arcgis.com/experience/5... Stats blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa... #akfire #wildfire

Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry AK-DOF Northern Region Wildfire Roundup 06/26/2025

🚨 Bear Creek Group – Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 📍 Location: 14 miles NW of Healy, AK along the Parks Highway 🔥 #BearCreekFire (#237) - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 26,047 - Containment: 0% 🔥 #SaintGeorgeCreekFire (#246) - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 20,369 - Containment: 0% 🔶 The group of fires has burned 46,409 acres and is threatening homes and infrastructure. 🔶 A community meeting will be held tonight, June 26 at the Tri-Valley School at 6 p.m. 🔶 Level 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in effect

🚨 Himalaya Road Group - Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team 📍 Location: Burning along the Elliott Highway corridor 🔥 #HimalayaRoadFire (#223) - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 3,260 - Containment: 0% 🔥 #AggieCreekFire (#268) – Cause: Lightning - Acres: 2,625 - Containment: 0% 🔥 #WashingtonCreekFire (#232) - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 7.7 Containment: 0% 🔶 Level 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in effect

🔔 Nenana Ridge Complex – Georgia Type 3 Incident Management Team 📍 Location: 20 miles southwest of Fairbanks, AK 📗 Acres: 6,430 (whole complex) 🔥 #BonanzaCreekFire (#238) - Cause: Lightning - Containment: 0% 🔥 #GoldstreamCreekFire (#270) - Cause: Lightning – Containment: 0% 🔶 Level 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in effect 🔶 A Georgia Type 3 Team Assumes Command this morning

🔥 #BirchLakeFire (#309) 📍 Location: Southeast of Salcha - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 93 - Containment: 0%

🔥 #TwelvemileLakeFire (#220) – Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team 📍 Location: Northeast of Delta Junction - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 13,907 - Containment: 0%

🔔 7 Mile Lookout Group – Southern Area Grey Team 📍 Location: Southwest of Tok - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 1,373 Containment: 0% 🔥 #7MileLookoutFire (#222) - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 1373 - Containment: 0% 🔥 #TokRiverFire (#289) - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 132 - Containment: 0% 🔶 The Southern Area Grey Team will assume command today 🔶 Level 1 and 2 (READY, SET) evacuations in effect

#TractorTrailFire (#334) 📍Location: Southwest of Tok - Cause: Lightning - Acres: 88 - Containment: 0%

📣 Traveler & Public Safety Alerts

🚧 Expect traffic restrictions along Parks, Elliott, and Glenn Highways near active fire zones — watch for firefighting operations and pilot-car systems. Check https://511.alaska.gov/ for real time road closures and conditions.

🛟 Stay safe: Register for alerts, keep a go-kit, prepare defensible space, and avoid travel in affected areas.

⚠️ Do not operate drones in fire areas! Flying drones or UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) within or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper their ability to protect lives, property, and resources. If you fly, we can’t!

📍 For live maps, alerts & updates visit https://akfireinfo.com

🫵 Local authorities and borough emergency services are coordinating shelters and evacuations.

#AKfire #AlaskaWildfires #InteriorAK #StaySafeAK #2025AlaskaFireSeason

https://akfireinfo.com/2025/06/26/alaska-division-of-forestry-northern-region-fire-roundup/

The image shows an aerial view of a forest landscape with a visible expanse of smoke rising from a large darkened area, likely indicative of a fire. The area affected by the fire appears charred and devoid of trees. Surrounding the burned section is a dense and vibrant green forest that stretches into the distance. In the foreground, a mixture of wetlands and small bodies of water can be seen, with reflective surfaces and patches of green vegetation. The sky is overcast, lending a grayish hue to the overall scene, and the horizon is visible in the backdrop.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 25/06/2025

Evacuation map and fire stats ⚠️🔥🌳🌿

The image is a report displaying information about wildfires and lightning activity in Alaska. At the top, against a dark red background, the title reads "AK Wildfire and Lightning" in white text. Below, on a white background, statistics are shown: "New Fires" displays the number 2 in large, dark red digits. To its right, the text "Data source error" appears, along with a small yellow triangle with an exclamation mark. Further below, "Active Fires" is labeled with the number 190 in large dark red digits on the left side, and "Out Fires" is labeled with the number 2 in large blue digits on the right. At the bottom, a black panel shows the "Estimated Total" area affected by the fires as "257,820 ac." with a note that says "Does not include prescribed fires." Three circular buttons labeled "Fires," "Lightning," and a highlighted "Stats" are arranged at the very bottom.

The image is a map of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, displaying various evacuation zones. The map uses different colors to denote specific regions and zones. Key areas are labeled with names and numerical identifiers, such as "Bridge #141" and "Bachelor #135." The top of the map has a dark blue bar with the emblem of Fairbanks North Star Borough and the text "FNSB Evacuation Zone Monitor." The background of the map shows natural terrain features like forests and rivers. Various colored shapes on the map represent distinct evacuation zones, and multiple red dots are scattered throughout, possibly indicating specific points of interest or concern. A gray line outlines the primary borough area, while a scale indicator is present at the bottom left corner, representing a distance of 20 miles.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 25/06/2025

Interior Alaska Wildfire Update 6/25/25 See attached photos for AKDNR update. Photos of evacuation maps and wildfire stats are in the comments Evacuation maps link experience.arcgis.com/experience/5... Wildfire stats link blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...

A Facebook post from the Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection continues the wildfire roundup for the Northern Region as of June 25, 2025. The post is dark-themed with white text and uses alert and fire emojis to mark different fire events. It lists five fire incidents and one fire complex managed by various incident management teams.

Nenana Ridge Complex – Georgia Type 3 Incident Management Team

Location: 20 miles southwest of Fairbanks, AK

Evacuation Levels: 1, 2, and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) in effect

Fires in the Complex:

Bonanza Creek Fire #238: Discovered 06/19/2025, caused by lightning, 2,165 acres, 0% containment. Resources include 4 dozers, 2 engines, 1 masticator, and 16 personnel for the entire complex.

Goldstream Creek Fire #270: Discovered 06/19/2025, caused by lightning, 2,465 acres, 0% containment.

7 Mile Lookout Fire #222

Location: Southwest of Tok, AK

Discovered: 06/19/2025

Cause: Lightning

Size: 1,373 acres

Containment: 0%

Resources: 1 crew, 1 dozer, 1 water tender, 37 personnel

Birch Lake Fire #309

Location: Southeast of Salcha

Discovered: 06/19/2025

Cause: Lightning

Size: 93 acres

Containment: 0%

Resources: 1 engine, 3 overhead personnel

Twelvemile Lake Fire #220 – Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team

Location: 37 miles southeast of Delta Junction

Discovered: 06/19/2025

Cause: Lightning

Size: 13,907 acres

Containment: 0%

Resources: 1 engine, 5 overhead personnel

Each fire listing follows a consistent format detailing location, discovery date, cause (lightning for all), acreage, containment (all at 0%), and assigned firefighting resources. Simple horizontal dividers separate different fires.

A Facebook post from the Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection shares traveler and public safety alerts related to active wildfires. The post has a dark background with white text and includes several emojis to highlight important information.

It provides warnings about traffic restrictions along the Parks, Elliott, and Glenn Highways due to firefighting operations, suggesting travelers check the Alaska 511 website for real-time road conditions. Safety tips advise the public to register for alerts, prepare go-kits, maintain defensible space, and avoid traveling in affected areas.

A warning against flying drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) near wildfires is highlighted with a caution emoji, explaining that drones interfere with firefighting efforts and endanger personnel.

The post also directs readers to visit the AK Fire Info website for live maps, alerts, and updates. The message closes with hashtags related to the Alaska wildfire situation: #AKfire, #AlaskaWildfires, #InteriorAK, and #StaySafeAK.

The image shows a scenic view of a river winding through a lush, green landscape. The foreground features the river with rough, grayish-blue water flowing past low-lying vegetation on the banks. To the left of the river, there is a grassy area interspersed with small bushes and shrubs. In the background, dense forests of tall, dark evergreen trees are visible, extending towards distant hills. Above the landscape, the sky is mostly cloudy with patches of blue peeking through. A significant column of smoke rises from a fire, extending upwards into the sky, indicating the presence of the Bear Creek Fire in the distance.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 23/06/2025

AK DNR update (morning) 6/23/25

Alaska DNR - Division of Forestry & Fire Protection - DOF

Wildfire Update – Interior Regions (June 23, 2025)

The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is closely monitoring several active wildfires. Our teams are working with local partners to safeguard lives, communities, and infrastructure. Highways may be impacted by fire activity. Travel with caution and be prepared for long delays. Here’s what you need to know:

Northern Region & Tok Area

Bear Creek Group (#BearCreekFire #237 · #SaintGeorgeCreekFire #246 · #BonnifieldFire #208 – 31,210 acres)

Active near Parks Hwy MP 260–270 north of Healy
Expect delay along the Parks Highway and travel with extreme caution
Level 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in effect
Summary: Threatening homes and infrastructure. Evacuations in effect
AKIMT Transfer of command 0730 6/24
Himalaya / Aggie Creek Group (#AggieCreekFire #268 · #HimalayaRoadFire 223 · #WashingtonCreekFire #232 – 4,262 acres)

Burning along the Elliott Highway corridor
Level 1, 2 and 3(READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in effect. https://bit.ly/FNSBevac
Summary: Remote access, threats to cabins and utilities. Southwest Team 3 CIMT Inbrief 6/23 1600
Heavy equipment, hotshot crews, and aerial resources are building control lines

#NenanaRidgeComplex (#BonanzaCreekFire #238

#GoldstreamCreekFire #270 – 5,864 acres)
🔶 West of Fairbanks near Parks Hwy MP 322–332
🔶 Levels 1, 2 and 3 (READY, SET, GO!) evacuations in place. https://bit.ly/FNSBevac

#7MileLookoutFire (#222 – ~55 acres)
🔶 Burning west of Mile 118 on the Glenn Highway.
🔶 Georgia T3IMT inbrief 6/24 1400
🔶 Level 3 “GO!” evacuations in place for Goshawk Rd and Moose Nugget Rd, just south of Tok

#BirchLakeFire (Fire #309 – 134 acres)
🔶 Birch Lake area
🔶 Summary: Monitored for infrastructure threat.
🔶 ICT3 Short TOC 0800 6/23

#TwelvemileLakeFire (#220 – ~13,907 acres)
🔶 NE of Delta Junction; structure assessments underway
🔶 Summary: Monitoring and protection in place.
🔶 Boise T3 IMT inbrief 6/25

📢 Traveler & Public Safety Alerts

🚧 Expect traffic restrictions along Parks, Elliott, and Glenn Highways near active fire zones — watch for firefighting operations and pilot-car systems. Check https://511.alaska.gov/ for real time road closures and conditions.

🛑 Stay safe: Register for alerts, keep a go-kit, prepare defensible space, and avoid travel in affected areas.

⚠️ Do not operate drones in fire areas! Flying drones or UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) within or near wildfires could cause injury or death to firefighters and hamper their ability to protect lives, property, and resources. If you fly, we can’t!

📍For live maps, alerts & updates visit https://akfireinfo.com 📡 Local authorities and borough emergency services are coordinating evacuations and response.

#AKfire #AlaskaWildfires #InteriorAK #BearCreekFire #7MileFire #StaySafeAK

📷 Himalaya Road Fire 06/22/25 contributed by member of the public

The image shows a wide stretch of roadway under a dramatic sky filled with thick, swirling clouds of smoke illuminated by a warm, orange glow. On the left, the empty highway extends into the distance, flanked by dark green vegetation. The smoke dominates the sky, with dense billows obscuring parts of the horizon and casting shadows over the landscape. The sunlight filters through the smoke, creating a striking contrast of light and dark.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 23/06/2025

🌳🌿⚠️🔥AK Fire update 6/23/25 (AKDNR, BLM, AICC)🔥⚠️🌿🌳 See the comments for the screenshot of the update from AKDNR Evacuation maps experience.arcgis.com/experience/5... Fire info smoke.alaska.edu/current_fire... blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...

The image is a report on AK Wildfire and Lightning statistics. At the top is a maroon header with the title "AK Wildfire and Lightning" in white text. Below, the background is white with three sections of data. On the left, "New Fires*" is displayed in bold red letters, with the number "10" in large red font below it. Below this, a smaller note indicates "Discovered yesterday and today". In the center, "Data source error" is written in plain black text. On the right, "Active Fires" is shown in red, with the number "188" in large red font underneath. "Out Fires" is in blue with a large blue number "4" beneath it, and a small note "*Called 'out' yesterday and today" to the bottom right. In the lower section with a black background, "Estimated Total" is in red, followed by "209,553 ac" in large red numbers. Below, in white, is "Does not include prescribed fires." At the bottom, three circular buttons are labeled "Fires," "Lightning," and "Stats," with "Stats" highlighted in blue.

The image depicts a map of Alaska, primarily showcasing wildfire activity. The map is marked with numerous icons indicating fire locations and intensity. Red flame icons signify active fires scattered across central and southern Alaska, particularly dense towards the south-central region. Smaller red dots denote less intense fires or related activities, dispersed throughout the state. Blue circles are clustered in certain areas, possibly indicating different data points relevant to the map's context. The map features a scale bar at the bottom left showing distances of 500 kilometers and 500 miles. Bodies of water, like the Gulf of Alaska, are labeled in blue text. The map background is white with outlined borders, and there are additional overlay tools visible, such as a wrench icon and a compass symbol.

The image is a detailed map depicting various geographical locations and areas marked with boundaries and labels. The map has a light green topographic background with contour lines indicating changes in elevation. There are several areas highlighted in different colors such as red, yellow, and green, each overlaying sections of the map and labeled with names and numbers. Dense black lines indicate roads or pathways that intersect across the map. Yellow text labels with numbers are scattered throughout, identifying specific regions or features. Red and blue dots appear across the map, possibly marking significant locations or landmarks. The bottom left corner shows a scale measuring 20 miles.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 23/06/2025

Not my video: the Bear Creek Fire right before it jumped the Parks Highway. Video taken by Kimberlee Napaaqtuq Mark 🦺⚠️🔥🌳 #akfire #wildfire #fairbanks #alaska #parkshighway

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 23/06/2025

⚠️🔥Alaska Wildfire update 6/22/25 8pm AKDT (0400 UTC) More fire starts throughout the state More evacuations ordered near Fairbanks 🦺FNSB evacuation monitor🌳 (green=ready, yellow=set, red=go) experience.arcgis.com/experience/5... Info on each fire blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa... #wildfire

The image displays a detailed report on wildfires and lightning in Alaska. At the top, it reads "AK Wildfire and Lightning" on a maroon background. Below, white background sections show numbers and brief explanations. "New Fires" are listed as 38 with a note below indicating they were discovered yesterday and today. A "Data source error" message is on the right. "Active Fires" are shown as 187, while "Out Fires" are marked as 6, highlighted in blue, with a footnote indicating they were "called out" yesterday and today. A yellow warning symbol appears at the bottom right. The lower section of the image has a black background displaying "Estimated Total 181,646 ac." in large white and red outlined text, clarifying it does not include prescribed fires. Three buttons labeled "Fires," "Lightning," and "Stats" appear at the bottom, with "Stats" highlighted.

Legend:
Red dots: uncontained fires
Blue dots: contain fires
Gray zones: clear
Green zones: "ready" level evacuation
Yellow zones: "set" level evacuation
Red zones: "go" level evacuation
Fire perimeters/zones are light red
Gray border: Fairbanks North Star Borough boundary
Black lines: major roads

The image is a map from the FNSB Evacuation Zone Monitor. It depicts an area with highlighted zones in various colors, including red, green, yellow, and blue. The map shows a network of roads in black and labels for different areas and landmarks. The background is a detailed topographical layout with mountain names like "White Mountains" in the center-top area. Various labeled locations include "Bridge #141," "O'Brien #172," "Aggie Creek #511268," "Gilmore Trail #511233," "2025 Creamer's Field RX #1015," and "YTA Husky Rx #250007," among others. The bottom left corner contains a scale indicating 20 miles.

The image is a map of Alaska, highlighting various points and regions of interest. The map is predominantly white with contour lines indicating topographical features. Red circles scattered across the map likely represent specific data points, with a higher concentration in central Alaska. Additionally, red flame icons are placed on the map, possibly indicating locations of wildfires or extreme heat. Blue circles, fewer in number, are present mostly in the southern region of Alaska near the Gulf of Alaska. A scale bar shows distances in kilometers and miles. Text on the map indicates the "Gulf of Alaska" and "United States." The map is bordered on the west by a light blue ocean and small adjacent landmasses.

The image is a map depicting a region of Alaska with various geographical features and symbols. The map highlights areas with wildfire activity using flame icons in red. Other symbols include red and blue circles scattered throughout the map. The city of Fairbanks is marked near the central part with a text label. The background shows a topographical layout with elevation differences. There are scale bars indicating distances of 100 kilometers and 50 miles in the lower-left corner. The map's boundaries are marked with thick black lines, and it includes credits at the bottom mentioning Esri, USGS, and the State of Alaska.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 22/06/2025

10/10 resources. If you fly, we can’t! 📍 For live maps, alerts & updates visit akfireinfo.com 📞 Local authorities and borough emergency services are coordinating evacuations and response. 📸 Himalaya Road Fire 06/21/2025/Tabitha Huges/ AK DOF

The image shows a large, yellow bulldozer in the foreground, occupying the right side of the frame. The bulldozer's tracks and mechanical parts are clearly visible, indicating its robust construction. In the background, a forested landscape stretches across the image with green trees covering a hill. Above the trees, large billows of smoke rise into the sky, indicating a forest fire. Flames are faintly visible along the edge of the forest where the trees meet the sky. The sky is mostly obscured by the thick smoke, which varies in color from white to dark gray. A section of road is visible at the bottom left corner, and power lines are seen running horizontally across the upper part of the image.

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Kenneth Becker @geophotographer.org · 22/06/2025

Alaska Wildfire Emergency Update 6/22/25 See comments for update for the Alaska Interior, provided by the AK DNR Links below for fire information and evacuations #wildfire #wildfiresmoke #AlaskaWildfires 🔥⚠️🦺 blm-egis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa... smoke.alaska.edu/current_fire... akfireinfo.com

The image displays a dashboard titled "AK Wildfire and Lightning" in white text against a red background. The dashboard is divided into three main sections:

The first section, with a white background, shows "New Fires" with the number "32" in large red text, and "Data source error" in smaller black text to the right. Below, a note indicates the data pertains to "Discovered yesterday and today." A last update timestamp reads "19 seconds ago." A small yellow triangular warning icon is present in the bottom right corner.

The second section, also with a white background, presents "Active Fires" with "185" in large red text on the left, and "Out Fires" with "2" in large blue text on the right. A note below mentions "Called 'out' yesterday and today."

The third section has a black background featuring "Estimated Total" in white text followed by "108,752 ac." in large red text. Below is a declaration that this figure "Does not include prescribed fires."

At the bottom are three buttons labeled "Fires," "Lightning," and "Stats," with "Stats" visibly highlighted in blue.

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