But many factors can influence crime, and unfortunately, Alaska is one of the highest-ranking states for violent crime, with about 867 incidents per 100,000 people. Despite having a high college and high school graduation rate, Alaska has seen an above-average number of rapes and assaults. What are the dangers of […]
Alaska’s most common natural disasters include: severe winter storms. wildfires. floods. earthquakes. landslides. tsunamis. power outages. volcanoes. What types of natural disasters happen in Alaska? Alaska is one of five Pacific states in the United States especially vulnerable to tsunamis, which can be triggered by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, submarine landslides, […]
Sea level threats down to zip code By 2050, Alaska’s 100-year coastal floodplain is projected to expand by more than 15,000 square miles, by far the most land of any state. Today, Alaska has 17,000 people at risk of coastal flooding. By 2050, an additional 3,000 people are projected to […]
Despite what you may have heard, Alaska experiences all four seasons. And Alaska summers can be warm! Summer runs from May to August and while that may seem short, it brings mild, warm temperatures to the region. Is Alaska cold all year round? The southern and coastal regions of Alaska […]
For about 10 percent of the Alaska population, though, the consequences of extended darkness go beyond a spreading waistline. These people suffer from a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), said Anchorage psychologist Caryl Boehnert. Do people in Alaska have SAD? In stark contrast to equatorial parts […]
Why is Alaska dark for 6 months of the year? Alaska is not actually dark for 6 months of the year, even in our northern cities. The entire state experiences varying hours of sunlight and darkness all year long. The long, dark hours of the winter season are due to […]
Unfortunately, Alaska is also known for being one of the most expensive states. As of January 2021, the cost of living in Alaska was 24.09% higher than the national average. How much money do you need to live comfortably in Alaska? Typical Expenses 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) 0 […]
“In the summer, Alaskans like to have blackout curtains and sleeping masks,” Drewitz said. “They help keep the room dark.” The only problem is, since indoor temperatures can get so warm in the summer, you need some airflow from the outdoors to make it more bearable if you don’t have […]
Nationally, Canadian students enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs will pay, on average, $6,693 in tuition for the upcoming 2021/2022 academic year, up 1.7% from the previous year. The average cost for graduate programs rose 1.5% to $7,472. These increases are similar to those seen in the fall of 2020/2021. How […]
In terms of extreme heat, no place holds a candle to Dallol, the hottest place on earth. Located in the sizzling Danakil Depression (a geological landform sunken below the surrounding area), it can reach a boiling 145 degrees in the sun. What is the hottest city in the world today? […]
Retirement after one year of service. Perform at least 30 years of service. When can teachers retire in Alaska? Teachers participating in Alaska’s pension system and hired before 1990 can retire at age 55. Teachers participating in the pension systema and hired after 1990 can retire at age 60. How […]
Winters here are not extremely cold and the average winter temperature does not fall below -15 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit). By the way, in Russia the real warmth does not start until the middle of April. And only in the end of May does everything start to bloom and […]
The state has a shortage of math, science, social studies, and special education teachers. So if you teach these subjects, there are many opportunities available in Alaska. Is Alaska a good state for teachers? Several studies have been conducted to find the best states for teachers. In terms of income, […]
Antarctica takes the title for the top 4 coldest places on earth, but Russia and Greenland aren’t far behind Alaska, with lows of -69.8°C (-93°F) and -69.4°C (-92.9°F) respectively. Antarctica may be cold, but it’s far from the coldest environment humans have endured. Is Alaska warmer than Antarctica? With the […]
Only 500 people live in Oymyakon, the coldest inhabitable city in the world. Temperatures can average around minus 58 degrees F, and in January 2018, temps sank to a numbing 88 degrees below zero. Which city is the coldest city in the world? YakutskThe capital city of the vast (1.2 […]