Alaska's 12 Days of Summer (PAWS IV)

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The glacier and icefields of Patagonia in Alaska have changed their shape due to the high rate of ice melting. However, still, it’s a fascinating destination for the natives and tourists. Final Thoughts– glaciers of Alaska Alaska’s glaciers are not only beautiful, but also they store the Earth’s freshwater within these giant ice bodies. The glaciers of Alaska can be freshwater suppliers for the USA if the region ever faces a water problem.

The surging of glaciers in Alaska has increased rapidly due to the high temperature and irregular climate changes in recent decades. Glacier surging indicates that the glacier is moving faster towards the valley than its average speed. North America’s largest oil field is located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. It is also one of the 20 largest oil fields ever discovered in the world. Image credit – NPSThe only World War Two battle fought on American soil happened in 1943 when Japan Invaded the Aleutian Islands. It was known as the Battle of Attu and lasted nearly a month.

Alaska – being home to glaciers – also benefits from having many ice fields. Ice fields are formed when more than one glacier is assembled over a mountain or region due to an ideal temperature throughout the year. Ice fields receive the most significant snowfall, creating valleys of glaciers.Scott Robb from Alaska holds the world record for the largest cabbage. He presented a 138-pound cabbage at the Alaska State Fair in 2012.