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NOAA Funds Seismic Stations for Alaska's Earthquake Warnings

3/18/2026

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will fund nine seismic stations in partnership with Alaska Mesonet and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Earthquake Center.
The agreement is effective March 1 and aims to deliver data to Alaska residents, especially the Aleutian Islands and Pacific Northwest coast.
NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs emphasized stations' role in timely warnings.
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan highlighted Alaska Earthquake Center's role in safeguarding communities.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will fund nine seismic stations in partnership with Alaska Mesonet and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Earthquake Center.
The agreement is effective March 1 and aims to deliver data to Alaska residents, especially the Aleutian Islands and Pacific Northwest coast.
NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs emphasized stations' role in timely warnings.
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan highlighted Alaska Earthquake Center's role in safeguarding communities.