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Seismology

Seismology is the study of earthquakes and the structure of the earth, by both naturally and artificially generated seismic waves.

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RI 2022-3 Report Map Geospatial Data
Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2022, Updated tsunami inundation maps for Seward and northern Resurrection Bay, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2022-3, 51 p., 4 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30893
RI 2014-1B Report Map Geospatial Data
Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Salisbury, J.B., 2022, Updated tsunami inundation maps for Cordova, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., Tsunami inundation maps of Cordova and Tatitlek, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2014-1B, 26 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30868
MP 160 Report
Koehler, R.D., Carver, G.A., and Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission, 2018, Active faults and seismic hazards in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 160, 59 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29705
RI 2017-3 Report Map Geospatial Data
Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2017, Tsunami inundation maps for the city of Sand Point, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2017-3, 61 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:15,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29706
SIR 2007-5269 Report Outside Link
McGimsey, R.G., Neal, C.A., Dixon, J.P., and Ushakov, Sergey, 2008, 2005 volcanic activity in Alaska, Kamchatka, and the Kurile Islands: summary of events and response of the Alaska Volcano Observatory: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5269, 94 p.
OF 2007-1043 Report Outside Link
Wesson, R.L., Boyd, O.S., Mueller, C.S., Bufe, C.G., Frankel, A.D., and Petersen, M.D., 2007, Revision of time-independent probabilistic seismic hazard maps for Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1043, 33 p.
P 1707 Report
Atwater, B.F., Satoko, M.R., Kenji, Satake, Yoshinobu, Tsuji, Kazue, Ueda, and Yamaguchi, D.K., 2005, The orphan tsunami of 1700: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1707, 144 p.
IC 44 ed. 2004 Report
Daley, E.E., 2004, Guide to Alaska geologic and mineral information 2004: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 44 ed. 2004, 92 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/3318
PDF 95-36 Report
Combellick, R.A., Reger, R.D., and Nye, C.J., 1995, Geologic hazards in and near proposed state of Alaska oil and gas lease sale 85A (Cook Inlet): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 95-36, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1719
PDF 94-8 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1994, Geologic hazards in and near proposed State of Alaska oil and gas lease sale 80 (Shaviovik): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 94-8, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1633
PDF 92-12 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1992, The penultimate great earthquake in southcentral Alaska: evidence from a buried forest near Girdwood: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 92-12, 12 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1536
PR 112 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1991, Paleoseismicity of the Cook Inlet Region, Alaska: Evidence from peat stratigraphy in Turnagain and Knik Arms: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Professional Report 112, 52 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2303
RI 88-1 Report
Pulpan, Hans, 1988, Seismic-hazard analysis of the Nenana agricultural development area, central Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 88-1, 29 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/2442
PDF 86-78 Report
Pulpan, Hans, 1986, Seismic-hazard analysis of the Nenana agricultural development area, central Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-78, 46 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1268
PDF 86-85 Report
Wolf, L.W., and Davies, J.N., 1986, A comparison of acceleration values derived from recent seismic hazard studies of the Anchorage area, Alaska: Part I: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 86-85, 40 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1275
PDF 85-7 Report
Davies, J.N., 1985, A refraction profile from Hatcher Pass to Seward, southcentral Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-7, 16 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1088
PDF 85-52 Report
Davies, J.N., 1985, Overview of Alaskan historical seismicity: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-52, 21 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1153
PDF 85-59 Report
Jacob, K.H., and Boyd, T.M., 1985, Analysis of data from a temporary seismic network on Unalaska Island: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-59, 47 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1160
PDF 85-62 Report
Wolf, L.W., and Davies, J.N., 1985, Glacier-generated earthquakes from Prince William Sound, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-62, 30 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1163
PDF 84-12 Report
Pulpan, Hans, Marshall, Diane, Biswas, N.N., Estes, Steve, Siegrist, R.D., Sexsmith, S., and Biesiot, H., 1984, Catalog of Alaskan earthquakes: July-September, 1983: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-12, 47 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1042
PDF 84-13 Report
Pulpan, Hans, Marshall, Diane, Biswas, N.N., Estes, Steve, Siegrist, R.D., Sexsmith, S., and Biesiot, H., 1984, Catalog of Alaskan earthquakes: October-December, 1983: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-13, 41 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1043
PDF 84-14 Report
Pulpan, Hans, Marshall, Diane, Biswas, N.N., Estes, Steve, Siegrist, R.D., Sexsmith, S., and Biesiot, H., 1984, Catalog of Alaskan earthquakes: January-March, 1984: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 84-14, 38 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1044
PDF 83-5 Report
Davies, J.N., 1983, A brief outline of the seismic hazard in the Fairbanks-North Pole area: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 83-5, 21 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1035
GR 55J Report
Dillon, J.T., 1977, Earthquake recurrence and location in the western Gulf of Alaska, in Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Short Notes on Alaskan Geology - 1977: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Geologic Report 55J, p. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.14509/401
OF 59-92 Report Map
Patton, W.W., Jr., 1959, Geology of the upper Killik - Itkillik region Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 59-92, 142 p., 6 sheets.

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