It was known as the great Alaska earthquake. On March 27, 1964, an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2 struck the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. This earthquake is the second largest earthquake ever recorded in the world, the first as a magnitude 9.2 in Chile in 1960. In other words, this earthquake released 10 million times more energy than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima Japan. Equally important, this (Abby Lautt) earthquake produced landslides and caused catastrophic damage covering
Do zoos do more harm than good? Although the topic can be argued, several facts and articles support the idea that zoo do more harm than good. Articles describe in detail the horrible and unnecessary "imprisonment" of these once free animals (Carr). Problems that zoos have caused can be found in several of its inhabitance. These unnecessary prisons cause harm to animals that were meant to be in the wild and need to be stopped and shut down. Cramped, overcrowded zoos that are not educated on
Ameen Khan Mrs. Lavin English 04 September 2017 Heroic Journey or a Suicide Attempt? In April of 1992 a young man named Chris McCandless made a daring journey into the wilderness of Alaska. Chris left his family and all of his belongings at home and left without anyone knowing. All alone Chris ventured out into the wild with minimal resources and the knowledge to survive. The harsh wilderness caused a very misfortunate end for Chris’s life. If Chris had any sense why would he go out in such a remote
McCandless went to Alaska searching for adventure and to live off the land. He wanted something more in life. When he went into the Alaskan wilderness , McCandless overcame so many obstacles than the average person wouldn't be able to handle. He was prepared and had all the skills he needed to survive in the wild. McCandless kept fighting against all odds and never gave up on fulfilling his dreams. He deserves more respect and admiration than he got. Like McCandless , others went to Alaska searching for
wallet. He wanted to find adventure in a new life. Chris McCandless died on his way to Alaska by being under prepared, he died of starvation. Chris McCandless was a man who went into the wilderness and hitchhiked to find adventure and get away from society and to start a new life, by being independent, and changing his identity. Chris McCandless wanted to start a new life
there is no still conclusive evidence to point how he actually died. McCandless’ body was found in the abandoned bus by Gordon Samel, an employee at an auto-body shop in Anchorage, on September 6, 1992, two and a half weeks after Christopher McCandless passed away. Along with finding McCandless’ body, a couple from Anchorage, Alaska found a “disquieting note” taped to the door of the bus (12). The note read, “S.O.S. I need your help. I am injured, near death, and too weak to hike out of here. I am
Hope of Unalaska, Harriet was 5 when her family was evacuated. It has been 70+ years since the Aleut people were forced to leave their homes by evacuation during World War II. The Aleutian Islands are a string of some 200+ islands along Southwest Alaska that come out into the Pacific Ocean. Also referred to as “Unangan”, the Aleut People are closely related to the Eskimo in language and culture. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the earliest people in this region, the Paleo-Aleuts arrived in
preparedness for the Alaskan Bush could be attributed to his overzealous dreams obstructing reality. Chris McCandless was dishonorable because he neglected the advice given from others, and because he let his dreams impede his preparation for his Alaska adventure. His ignorance, and his outrageous disrespect for the people he encountered, as well as for the wild, lead to his negligence in packing a sufficient amount of equipment and should deter others from following in his footsteps. Overall, Chris
as highlight the advancements of the Alaskan way of life throughout the years. GEOGRAPHY Physical Geography In order to get an understanding of the geographical breakdown of Alaska, you must understand the size of the state. Alaska is 589,000 square miles in size which is roughly three times the size of California. Alaska is often thought of as a separate world within the United States, although it has many links to North America In physical geography the examples include mountain ranges (Rocky
Into the Wild, written by Jon Krakauer, is the story of a young man named Christopher Johnson McCandless who ventured off to Alaska and tried to survive in the wild. McCandless grew up in Annandale, Virginia where he attended school and made very good grades, rarely bringing home anything below an A. His father, Walt worked for NASA for a little while, before starting his own business with Chris’s mother, Billie, out of their own home. They worked hard and for long hours to get the business up and
1960. After being arrested on December 7, 1960 for burning down a school bus garage and serving 20 months of a 3-year sentence, Hansen’s first wife filed for divorce. He was arrested several times for theft over the next few years. He moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1967 with his second wife and had 2 children. d. In 1977, he was with bipolar disorder, and prescribed lithium to control his mood swings though he was never officially ordered to take the medication. e. Robert C. Hansen raped and ass..
Brady Glacier is known for its beauty in the Fairweather Range of Alaska. Many people every year during the summer months visit the glaciers surrounding the gulf coast of Alaska to see their statuesque landforms. Brady Glacier is that of a serene landscape, but one of many glaciers that are retreating and becoming victim to ice calving. Geographers have been studying the interesting glaciations of Brady for centuries now. Three geographers, especially, are taking notice to the change in advance and
Chris McCandless is truly a hero. Works Cited Christian, Peter. "Chris McCandless from an Alaska Park Ranger's Perspective." George Mason University, 2006. Web. 12 February 2012. Karlinsky, Neal. "'Into the Wild' Inspires Adventurers, but at What Cost?" ABCNews.com. ABC News Network, 15 October 2007. Web. 12 February 2012. Kleinfeld, Judith. "McCandless: Hero or Dumb Jerk?" Adn.com. The Anchorage Daily News, 16 December 2007. Web. 12 February 2012. Krakauer, Jon. Into the Wild. New York: Anchor
questions 1. After reading chapter 1 of Into the Wild, I have the impression that while he seems friendly, he possess a number of negative qualities. Chris seems to be very stubborn, and most of all overconfident. While Chris seems excited to go to Alaska, but is dangerously unprepared, and seems to overplay his experience, while refusing any help. “Im absolutely positive,” he assured Gallien, “I won’t run into anything I can’t deal with on my own” Page 6 Chapter 1. This example perfectly shows his
It’s unlikely that one has a neutral opinion about a young man who travels into the wild for 100 days with no money, next to no food or supplies, and no clothes besides the ones on his back. Chris McCandless was a kindred spirit whose legacy invoked intense emotional reactions from many different people. While McCandless strongly supported living a simple life and meant no harm to himself or others, he was significantly undersupplied for the adventure he planned to go on which led to his demise resulting
The story of Alexander Supertramp A.K.A. Chris Mccandless (novelized in Into the Wild, by Jon Krakauer) is one of a boy who, not content with his societal position, journeys across the country (from Georgia to Alaska) in search of a great adventure. Along the way, Chris meets a plethora of people in all walks of life. The novelization of him is written in such a way to promote freeing oneself of the shackles of society and running off in search of adventure. The Christopher Mccandles of the novel
questions 1. After reading chapter 1 of Into the Wild, I have the impression that while he seems friendly, he possess a number of negative qualities. Chris seems to be very stubborn, and most of all overconfident. While Chris seems excited to go to Alaska, but is dangerously unprepared, and seems to overplay his experience, while refusing any help. “Im absolutely positive,” he assured Gallien, “I won’t run into anything I can’t deal with on my own” Page 6 Chapter 1. This example perfectly shows his
The great city of Anchorage calls my name, in the radiant crystal flakes of snow delitcaley making its way down to Alaska to seek refuge on the ground. The city of my birth calls my name to roam around in the beautiful white snow. The description of Anchorage, Alaska can be seen all in a picture long ago a picture of a four year old girl smiling not having a clue in the world that she would no longer be apart of the glorious snow glistening near her shuffle. All the way to McAllen,Texas where thirteen
Icon Attractions in Alaska There are numerous attractions within the State of Alaska that can be considered Icon Attractions. Statistics have shown that tourists come to Alaska to experience the majestic beauty of its mountains, glaciers and wilderness. They come to witness the phenomenon of the Northern Lights creating amazing patterns across the sky or the Midnight Sun and the spectacular twilights it creates. People want to understand the history, traditions and cultural differences of the
stretch of the Iditarod, each leading his own pack of dogs. The finish line ribbon is broken, and the crowd goes ecstatic as the announcer says, “And the winner of this year’s Iditarod race is…” The Iditarod is a sled dog racing competition located in Alaska. The race consists of a 1000 mile course to the village of Nome to celebrate the dog sledding team that delivered crucial medicine to the village of Nome that stopped a fatal diphtheria outbreak. And although some say the the Iditarod is cruel and