Turnagain Arm in Alaska.
Jan 13, 2021 10:16:14 #
Jan 13, 2021 11:00:32 #
Great set, Mike. I’ve been to all those locations, and you’ve caught them nicely. I like the one of the hanging glacier on the way in to the Portage Glacier Lake. Thanks for sharing.
Jan 13, 2021 11:06:18 #
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Jan 13, 2021 11:07:35 #
AzPicLady wrote:
An excellent set of images.
Thank you very very much AzPicLady.
Jan 13, 2021 11:08:44 #
DougS wrote:
Superb set! Very beautiful area, and the timing of your visits for autumn color, is inspiring! Interesting, with lots to see and do in that area.
The dead trees in that area are due to the '64 earthquake dropping the land several feet, allowing saltwater into the soil, in turn killing them.
The dead trees in that area are due to the '64 earthquake dropping the land several feet, allowing saltwater into the soil, in turn killing them.
Thank you very very much Doug, I appreciate you comment.
Jan 13, 2021 11:09:40 #
Vince68 wrote:
Excellent set as always Mike. 
Thank you very very much Vince.
Jan 13, 2021 11:12:35 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Great set, Mike. I’ve been to all those locations, and you’ve caught them nicely. I like the one of the hanging glacier on the way in to the Portage Glacier Lake. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very very much Greg. I didn't know that the dying trees were caused by the the earthquake, see the posting by Doug.
Jan 13, 2021 11:19:58 #
blacks2 wrote:
Thank you very very much Greg. I didn't know that the dying trees were caused by the the earthquake, see the posting by Doug.
Mike, Doug is absolutely correct. The ground sunk, the road was destroyed in that area, and they had to really scramble to get the road open to the Kenai Peninsula again, as they were cut off down there. That entire area, down at sea level, consists of glacial silt and isn’t particularly stable.
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Jan 13, 2021 12:21:32 #
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Took many a drive from Anchorage to Seward.
The bottom photo, number 6, is just outside Anchorage, right?
The bottom photo, number 6, is just outside Anchorage, right?
Jan 13, 2021 12:21:38 #
blacks2 wrote:
From past visits.
First, second and last are my favs.
Jan 13, 2021 13:07:22 #
robbiedoug
Loc: Cuero, Texas
Ah, Turnagain Arm. Reminds me of my year on Fire Island (1963-64), U.S. Air Force. Thanks for the views.
Jan 13, 2021 13:13:40 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Mike, Doug is absolutely correct. The ground sunk, the road was destroyed in that area, and they had to really scramble to get the road open to the Kenai Peninsula again, as they were cut off down there. That entire area, down at sea level, consists of glacial silt and isn’t particularly stable.
I didn't know that, you see one is never to old to learn.
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