Alder
From Alutiiq Word of the Week by Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository
March 29, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the sound produced when alders burn.
Alder — Uqgwik Uqgwit kua'akameng cillkataartut. – When alders burn they make a crackling sound.
Topics covered
- Alder
- Sound
- Nature
- Fire
- Alutiiq Language
Keywords
- Alder
- crackling sound
- burning
- Uqgwik Uqgwit
- cillkataartut
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Alder
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