Circa 1960-2001 Thermoflux on Mt. Wrangell
Rosenkrans D and Rosenkrans DS. 2001. Circa 1960-2001 Thermoflux on Mt. Wrangell
As a result of WRST's 1984 Hazardous Waste Inventory effort, abandoned explosives material from the pre-park mining era (sticks of dynamite, blasting caps, detonation cord, fuses, etc.) were located and identified for removal to eliminate the potential for injury to park employees and users. Mike Shields, Blasting Officer for the Western Region, provided expertise in the disposal of abandoned and deteriorated explosives; plans of operation were completed and supplies ordered that were necessary for safe detonation. Approximately 600 to 800 pounds of dynamite, 800 blasting caps and over 1000 feet of det cord were safely disposed of from ten sites within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.