Kachemak Bay, Alaska: An Exploration of People and Place

Where are We?
Who are We?
What are the Dynamic Forces that Shape Our Place?
Volcanoes
Tides, Winds, Weather
Earthquakes
Geology
Glaciers
How Have We Survived?
What are the Challenges of Living Here?
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Taking Shape Photo Gallery

Green aurora borealis dance in the sky
© Dennis C.Anderson

Sky Readers

Grandfather used to study the stars. Every night I'd go out with him, sit on the chopping block and watch. He would tell me the phase of the moon, the tides, the weather forecast.
-Elenore McMullen, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Elder, Port Graham

There are many ways of knowing. Long before radar and radio, Native people interpreted this world. Survival still hinges on knowledge of the region's mercurial weather conditions.

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