Valdez

In 1964 a 9.2 earthquake struck 45 miles west of Valdez. The quake triggered an underwater landslide creating tremendous waves that washede away the Valdez waterfront, drowning 30 people on the dock. In 1967 the town was condemned and relocated to its present site. Fifty-two buildings were moved 4 miles west.

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Valdez to Homer

July 21st 2011
After leaving Wrangell-Ellias National Park we headed south to Valdez on the eastern side of Prince William Sound. After a few days, we took the ferry to the western side of the sound ; and proceeded to Homer on the Kenai Peninsula. ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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