The diversity of Alaskan landscape from "summary" of Coming into the Country by John McPhee
The landscape of Alaska is a vast expanse of varied terrain, a patchwork of mountains, rivers, forests, and tundra. It is a land of extremes, where the temperatures can drop to bone-chilling lows in the winter and soar to sweltering highs in the summer. The sheer size of Alaska is staggering, with its mountains reaching up to touch the sky and its rivers winding their way through valleys as far as the eye can see. The diversity of Alaska's landscape is astounding, with each region offering a unique combination of natural features. In the interior, the land is dominated by the mighty Yukon River, which cuts a swath through the wilderness, providing a lifeline for the people who call this remote corner of the state home. The Brooks Range, a rugged mountain range that stretches across the northern part of Alaska, is a formidable barrier that separates the interior from the Arctic coast. In the south, the landscape is characterized by dense forests and towering mountains, where glac...
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