Giant flying boat air tanker drops water on Southern California's Mount WilsonSeptember 1st, 2009 Giant air tanker drops water on Mount WilsonLOS ANGELES — A giant amphibious air tanker has made a huge water drop on flames on Mount Wilson northeast of Los Angeles. The World War II-era flying boat bombarded the peak Tuesday to extinguish flames from a sprawling wildfire that could endanger the historic Mount Wilson Observatory and adjacent TV, radio and cell phone towers serving the region.
4 people seriously injured in helicopter crash on 14,200-foot Mount Massive;August 20th, 2009 4 hurt when helicopter crashes on Colo. mountainLEADVILLE, Colo.
Happy Birthday Mr. President: Antigua's gift is to rename highest peak "Mount Obama"August 4th, 2009 Antigua's highest peak renamed 'Mount Obama'ST. JOHN'S, Antigua — The highest peak on the Caribbean island of Antigua has a new name: Mount Obama.
With Alaska's Mount Redoubt more quiet, oil shipments to resume from terminal near volcanoJuly 14th, 2009 Alaska terminal near volcano to resume moving oilANCHORAGE, Alaska — An oil pipeline company plans to resume shipments from its terminal near the base of an Alaskan volcano that has sent hot boulders, huge ice chunks and mud flowing toward the terminal on several occasions since becoming active again in March. Delaware-based Cook Inlet Pipeline Co.
Philippines' most active volcano Mayon shows signs of unrest; volcanic earthquakes increasingJuly 10th, 2009 Philippines' most active volcano restive againMANILA, Philippines — Scientists say the Philippines' most active volcano is rumbling again while emitting steam and a strong glow at the summit crater that can be seen with the naked eye. State volcanologists say the frequency of volcanic earthquakes has increased on Mayon signifying the possible movement of magma below the surface that could lead to ash explosions and eventually eruption.
11 environmentalists charged with trespassing after unfurling banner on Mount RushmoreJuly 9th, 2009 Environmentalists unfurl banner on Mount RushmoreSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Environmentalists who hung a banner on Mount Rushmore National Memorial calling for a stop to global warming have been arrested.
AP Exclusive: Michael Jackson wrapped clandestine 'Dome Project' video in final weeksJune 30th, 2009 AP Exclusive: Jackson wrapped video before deathLOS ANGELES — The Associated Press has learned that Michael Jackson finished an elaborate video production two weeks before he died. The five-week project filmed at Culver Studios, dubbed "Dome Project," could be the final finished video piece overseen by the King of Pop.
Volcano experts say eruptions at Alaska's Mount Redoubt have ceased, lower threat levelJune 30th, 2009 Scientists lower Alaska volcano threat levelANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaskans can put away their dust masks and spare air filters, for now, because Mount Redoubt seems to have cooled off since its last major eruption nearly three months ago. The Alaska Volcano Observatory said Tuesday that seismic activity has slowed under the volcano and it's possible that eruptions have stopped.
Hiker falls to his death while climbing Yosemite's iconic Half Dome in CaliforniaJune 14th, 2009 Hiker falls to his death from Yosemite's Half DomeYOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A male hiker fell to his death on Saturday while climbing Yosemite's famed Half Dome, park rangers said.
So now what to call it? Alaska's Rat Island apparently rodent-free after eradication effortsJune 13th, 2009 Oh rats! Rodent-free Alaska island needs new nameANCHORAGE, Alaska — The rats appear to be gone from Alaska's Rat Island, more than 200 years after they scurried off a rodent-infested Japanese ship. Helicopters dropped rat poison on the island last year in hopes of returning many bird species to the uninhabited island in the Aleutian Chain.
High-resolution images show bodies of 2 Japanese climbers lost on Alaska's Mount McKinleyJune 6th, 2009 Japanese climbers' remains found on Mount McKinleyANCHORAGE, Alaska — Searchers have found the bodies of two Japanese climbers a year after they disappeared on Alaska's Mount McKinley, thanks to high-resolution images captured during a recent search for another missing climber, park officials said Friday. The frozen bodies of 27-year-old Tatsuro Yamada of Saitama-Ken, Japan, and 24-year-old Yuto Inoue of Tokyo were found on May 25.
Roads leading to summit of Mount Greylock, highest peak in Mass., reopen after 2 yearsJune 1st, 2009 Roads to summit of Mount Greylock, Mass., reopenedADAMS, Mass. — Summer tourists can once again drive to the summit of the highest peak in Massachusetts.
61-year-old man from upstate New York dies while climbing Mount McKinley in AlaskaMay 9th, 2009 NY man, 61, dies climbing Alaska's Mount McKinleyANCHORAGE, Alaska — The National Park Service says a 61-year old climber from upstate New York has died while climbing Mount McKinley in Alaska. The park service says William Hearne of Fairport, N.Y., died Thursday while ascending the West Buttress route of the 20,320-foot mountain.
Scientists say seismic activity suggests Alaska volcano getting ready to erupt againMay 5th, 2009 Scientists: another Mount Redoubt eruption likelyANCHORAGE, Alaska — Geologists in Alaska say the Mount Redoubt volcano may be getting ready to awaken after being relatively quiet for more than a month. Scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory say activity at the volcano about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage suggests a significant explosive event is likely with days — although that's not certain.
Billy Joel piano auction to benefit NYC music studentsApril 22nd, 2009 Billy Joel piano auction benefits NYC music kidsNEW YORK — A baby grand autographed by the Piano Man is being sold to raise money for music students in New York City. The $60,000 Steinway is being auctioned for a program at Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School in East Harlem.
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