All About Alaska
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Mendenhall Glacier
- The glacier has been melting since the 1500s
- It is approximately 12 miles long
- Known as "The Glacier Behind the Little Town" by the Native Population
- Learn more about the glacier by clicking 'here'
Close to Juneau, this glacier is known for its blue color and has been studied by scientists since the 1940s. It is important to the area as it brings freshwater to Mendenhall lake.
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Aurora Borealis
- Best time to see Aurora Borealis is from late August-early April
- Gases such as nitrogen and oxygen combine with the density of the atmosphere to create the colors.
- Visit the Geophysical Institute website to learn more
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References
• (2025). Geophysical Institute. University of Alaska Fairbanks. https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast
• Doug (2023, May 15). 5 Reasons to Visit the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. Dolphin Jet Boat Tours. https://alaskawhalewatch.net/5-reasons-to-visit-the-mendenhall-glacier-in-juneau/.
• Murray, R. (2018). Aurora Borealis-Alaska Northern Lights-Pictures-CBS News. Microsoft Bing Search. ronn-murray-promo-img7422.jpg (1280×960).
• ViralBe (2020). These are 10 Alaskan Wilderness Animals. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAjSxCr7CBw.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Eagle Flying Over Bay. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Eagle in Tree. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Glacial Mountain. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Hoonahan Bay. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Icy Strait Point. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Mendelhall Glacier. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Sailing in the Strait. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
• Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Sitka, Alaska. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
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All About Alaska
Select the background image and click ‘replace’ to substitute it with the photo you want to use
Mendenhall Glacier
Close to Juneau, this glacier is known for its blue color and has been studied by scientists since the 1940s. It is important to the area as it brings freshwater to Mendenhall lake.
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Quiz Time
After reviewing the information about Alaska's wildlife, Aurora Borealis, and the Mendenhall Glacier; please take the quiz.
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Aurora Borealis
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References
• (2025). Geophysical Institute. University of Alaska Fairbanks. https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast • Doug (2023, May 15). 5 Reasons to Visit the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. Dolphin Jet Boat Tours. https://alaskawhalewatch.net/5-reasons-to-visit-the-mendenhall-glacier-in-juneau/. • Murray, R. (2018). Aurora Borealis-Alaska Northern Lights-Pictures-CBS News. Microsoft Bing Search. ronn-murray-promo-img7422.jpg (1280×960). • ViralBe (2020). These are 10 Alaskan Wilderness Animals. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAjSxCr7CBw. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Eagle Flying Over Bay. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Eagle in Tree. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Glacial Mountain. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Hoonahan Bay. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Icy Strait Point. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Mendelhall Glacier. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Sailing in the Strait. Unpublished. Personal Collection. • Zylinski, K.A. (2024). Sitka, Alaska. Unpublished. Personal Collection.
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