An earthquake of magnitude 8. 8 occurred in Kamchatka, causing a tsunami threat. It was felt in Japan, the USA, Canada, and South America, and the port of Severo-Kurilsk was partially flooded.
A 7. 3 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Alaska, with an epicenter 87 km south of Sand Point. A tsunami warning was issued, which was later canceled for Anchorage.
The Trump administration has repealed the "Roadless Rule," opening 58 million acres of national forests to development. Environmentalists are concerned this could destroy pristine landscapes, including Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
The eruption of the Akan volcano in 2021 was so weak that it went unnoticed. Scientists discovered it only thanks to satellite images and analysis of seismograph data.
The American "Golden Dome" missile defense system program will not be completed by the end of Trump's term. Space weapons will only be ready for demonstration by 2028.
The collapse of a glacier in Switzerland has highlighted the risks of global warming. Scientists have acknowledged the irreversibility of glacier loss, which threatens many regions, including the instability of mountain rocks.
The United States plans to create an analogue of the Israeli "Iron Dome" to protect against intercontinental missiles. The project involves the deployment of satellite sensors and interceptors in space.
People witnessed a rare phenomenon of the Northern Lights in unexpected places due to a solar storm. Experts predict that there will be many more auroras this year.
U. S. armed forces have detected Russian military aircraft in the Alaska defense zone. NORAD stated that these flights occur regularly.
