LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Aleutian Islands: North Pacific
built 608 days ago
On 10 July the Army Air Force began raids against the Kurile Islands, the Northern Territories of Japan about 650 miles west of the Aleutians. Bombing raids against the Kuriles were limited, although the presence of American forces immobilized substantial numbers of Japanese aircraft as a defense against a major attack on the northern Japanese islands that never materialized.
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On April 1, 1946, at 12:29 GMT, an earthquake occurred in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. A Pacific-wide tsunami was triggered by the earthquake, which had a surface-wave magnitude of 7.8, an epicenter of 52.8° N, 163.5° W, and a focal depth of 25 km. Before the tsunami dissipated it took the lives of more than 165 people and cause over $26 million (1946 dollars) in damage.
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In the continued efforts of the SSP working towards safer shipping in the North Pacific, one of the next steps focus on the anticipated Aleutian Island Vessel Traffic Risk Assessment. SSP members will continue to monitor the one year process (USCG/ DEC will most likely start risk assessment around Oct 1, 2006) of the development of the Risk Assessment to ensure that the safety and conservation measures needed and that input/ public comment from communities/stakeholders are incorporated.
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