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Why is there minimal sunlight in Alaska during the winter months?

Question by TS: Why is there minimal sunlight in Alaska during the winter months?
What EXACTLY happens to cause this? Is unique to Alaska? What other habitable places does this? Exactly how many hours/days of sunlight do Alaska get during the winter?

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Answer by Roger S
The earth’s axis of rotation is tilted. In the summer it is pointing towards the sun and northern regions have very long days. In the winter it is on the exact opposite side of the sun and now tilts away. This causes long nights. The same thing happens in the southern polar regions, but in exactly the opposite order. Christmas comes in the middle of summer in Australia.

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Alaska Marine Highway Routes

The ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway travel 3500 miles of scenic coastal waterways — a transportation system so special it has been designated a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road. Learn more about the Marine Highway’s unique routes.
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Q&A: Anyone traveled the Alaska Marine Highway (Ferry) in winter?

Question by Denali Rose: Anyone traveled the Alaska Marine Highway (Ferry) in winter?
I’m hoping to go to Washington this winter from Alaska without flying. I know the summer ferry trips are gorgeous, but are the winter trips worth it? Or is it too dark and cold?

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Answer by cyanne2ak
They’re cold as hell!!! But, you get what you pay for, so the more you spend the more comfort you’ll be in on the Ferry. I lived in Alaska for 16 years.

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Norwegian Pearl at sea. Alaska Cruise

Heading to Alaska on the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship. See parts of this nice ship inside and outside. Spinnaker Lounge. Bliss Lounge. Weather becomes bad. i try my iphone GPS. 7 day cruise from Seattle WA to Alaska ports. listen to NCL staff beg you to buy new cruises. Carnival is # 1. thanks for watching August 2009
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Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results

Alaska Air Group to Announce Financial Results
Alaska Air Group, Inc. , the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will announce its first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 21, 2011. A conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m.
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Alaska Governor Asks Govt to Expedite Offshore Drilling Projects
Alaska’s governor asked federal regulators to move ahead in allowing new oil development in the Arctic Ocean, as the state looks for ways to shore up declining production.
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Alaska lawmaker drops bill to restrict collective bargaining
JUNEAU, Alaska – An Alaska lawmaker has dropped his bill to restrict collective bargaining rights for many public workers. Republican Rep. Carl Gatto made the announcement late Thursday after an…
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Alaska judicial council recommends no vote on Haase
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended a no vote on Gov. Sean Parnell’s nominee to the Alaska Judicial Council. It is now up to the full Legislature to decide whether to…
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Scenic Tours Canada & Alaska Tours Part 2 of 3

Have the ultimate Canada and Alaska tour experience, with Scenic Tours the number one tour company to Canada & Alaska. Choose from over 30 luxury, all inclusive Canada and Alaska Tours, and visit Canadian districts such as British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and Yukon Territory, as well as neighbouring countries Alaska, and the USA.
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Have the ultimate Canada and Alaska tour experience, with Scenic Tours the number one tour company to Canada & Alaska. Choose from over 30 luxury, all inclusive Canada and Alaska Tours, and visit Canadian districts such as British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and Yukon Territory, as well as neighbouring countries Alaska, and the USA.
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Destination: Whittier via The Alaska Marine Highway

Recorded July 20, 2000. The video begins in Valdez, Alaska as I board the Alaska Marine Highway vessel, the MV Bartlett. The highlight of my seven hour crossing of Prince William Sound was the appearance of an orca whale. As we sailed into Whittier we saw thousands of seabirds gather in their nesting grounds at the kittiwake rookery just across Passage Canal from Whittier. The video concludes as I drive off the ferry and pass through North Americas longest vehicle tunnel the 2.5-mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. The World War II-era train tunnel had just been converted into a unique railroad and vehicle tunnel. From: timvp.com
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ALASKA – Dog Sledding

ALASKA DOG SLEDDING: Come with Amanda and travel on a helicopter ride to the top of one of the most amazing and marvelous glaciers near Anchorage. Learn about dog-mushing, see some of the most beautiful Alaskan huskies, and let us take you on an unforgettable dogsled ride. You will love it!!!
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Alaska Airlines cancels flights after outage

Alaska Airlines cancels flights after outage
Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air affiliate say the number of flights cancelled Saturday because of a computer problem has reached 140.
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Alaska Airlines: Most flights running on time
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alaska Airlines and its Horizon Air affiliate say they have resolved a computer outage that led to the cancellation of 150 flights on Saturday, disrupting travel plans for more than 12,000 passengers of the regional airline.
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What steps do I take to become a dentist in Alaska?

Question by ambermarie.: What steps do I take to become a dentist in Alaska?
I would like to become a dentist, veeery much. But I want to stay in Alaska. I am planning to either go to the University of Alaska Anchorage or the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. Does anybody know what exactly I’d need to do? The reason I’d like to stay in Alaska is mostly financial, plus I sort of like it here. Answers are very appreciated. 🙂

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Answer by tphill71
Alaskans have teeth? I’m kidding!

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