The Fault in the Facts

Alaska's News Source
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Makayla Clark takes a look at the truth and history of Alaska's geology from volcanoes to earthquakes, glaciers to tsunamis.

  1. ‘There are impressions that are seared into my brain’: Man recalls 1964 quake, tsunami in Valdez

    03/29/2025

    ‘There are impressions that are seared into my brain’: Man recalls 1964 quake, tsunami in Valdez

    The Great Alaska Earthquake struck Alaska 61 years ago on March 27, 1964. Valdez resident Wade Huls was just 11 on that day, but remembers the events vividly.

    7 min
  2. A new Android feature gives Alaskans an early earthquake warning

    10/11/2024

    A new Android feature gives Alaskans an early earthquake warning

    State Seismologist and Alaska Earthquake Center Director Michael West said this feature helps demonstrate what could be possible for an Alaska early warning system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  3. The Fault in the Facts: Survivors recount 1964 Seward earthquake, tsunami

    08/22/2024

    The Fault in the Facts: Survivors recount 1964 Seward earthquake, tsunami

    Two tsunami survivors recount their stories of the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Seward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  4. Scientists working to detect landslides in real-time

    05/21/2024

    Scientists working to detect landslides in real-time

    Scientists in Alaska are working on a project to detect landslides in real-time. The new method may lead to the future ability to detect tsunamis triggered by landslides before waves hit coastal communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  5. Can what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? Part 2

    10/28/2022

    Can what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? Part 2

    Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? This episode is the second part of the latest Fault in the Facts segment. It continues talking about Alaska’s landslide hazards and focuses on the Barry Arm landslide, which is looming over the deep waters of Prince William Sound. Scientists say the tsunami the landslide could trigger has the potential to rival the run-up height of the world’s tallest tsunami, which was in Lituya Bay, Alaska. In this episode, hear from the people of Whittier, a coastal town that could see impacts from the tsunami, plus we explain the peculiar way the landslide was found. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  6. Can what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? Part 1

    10/27/2022

    Can what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? Part 1

    Can something like what happened in Lituya Bay happen in Southcentral Alaska? The last Fault in the Facts episode focused on the world's tallest tsunami, which was caused by a landslide in Lituya Bay, Alaska in 1958. In this episode, we look at the research behind the Lituya Bay event and expand on it. Hear about a different landslide that created a big tsunami in the last decade – and a surprising fact about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  7. The Fault in the Facts: The world’s largest tsunami was in our backyard

    09/14/2022

    The Fault in the Facts: The world’s largest tsunami was in our backyard

    Makayla Clark dives into the history of the world's largest tsunami, which happened in Alaska. We hear from a witness' loved one who will bring their family member's experience to life, with the help of words a survivor spoke about his memories before he died. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  8. Can scientists predict earthquakes?

    07/29/2022

    Can scientists predict earthquakes?

    Makayla Clark strikes down any faults in the facts and brings you the truth about whether scientists can predict earthquakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
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Makayla Clark takes a look at the truth and history of Alaska's geology from volcanoes to earthquakes, glaciers to tsunamis.

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  • Creator
    Alaska's News Source
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gray Media Group, Inc. 2022
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    The Fault in the Facts