The Frozen Underground Tunnel In Alaska That You Have To See To Believe
By Courtney|Updated on January 22, 2024(Originally published December 26, 2016)
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
This incredibly unique place known as the “Permafrost Tunnel” is one of the rarest attractions in the last frontier in Whittier, Alaska. From 1963–1969, this tunnel was actually evacuated for the study of permafrost, geology, and ice science. In addition, engineers and various industry workers wanted to perfect mining and construction techniques specific to the permafrost environments that are so abundant in Alaska. Fascinating features are plentiful inside this tunnel, which makes it the perfect place for scientists and engineers to study a frozen environment that is over 40,000 years old. And you can bet they have to bundle up! If you’ve never heard of this distinctive locale, get ready to be blown away.
Have you been to the permafrost tunnel or taken the online virtual tour? If so, let us know about your experience in the comments below. We would love to hear your firsthand experiences of these unique attractions.
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