Tsunami

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Tsunamis are sea waves produced by any large-scale, short-duration disturbance of the ocean floor. These may be caused by shallow submarine earthquakes, but also by submarine slumps, subsidence, or volcanic eruptions. Tsunamis generated thousands of miles away can travel relatively quickly and be very destructive. Tsunami warning systems can provide ample warning for these far-field tsunamis if properly implemented. Locally generated tsunamis can reach the shore within seconds of initial wave propagation. In such cases, ground shaking is the only warning people will have.

Below is a list of publications related to Tsunami. Select a publication number to access more detailed information and their respective files available for download.

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GB 8 Report Map Geospatial Data
Reger, R.D., Sturmann, A.G., Berg, E.E., and Burns, P.A.C., 2007, A guide to the late Quaternary history of northern and western Kenai Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Guidebook 8, 112 p., 6 sheets, scale 1:63,360.
IC 38 ed. 1998 Map Geospatial Data
Nye, C.J., 1998, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 38 ed. 1998, 2 sheets, scale 1:4,000,000.
IC 38 Map
Nye, C.J., 1995, Volcanoes of Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 38, 2 sheets, scale 1:4,000,000.
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.
MP 1 Report
Alaska Division of Mines and Minerals, 1964, The Great Alaskan Earthquake, March 27, 1964: Alaska Division of Mines and Minerals Miscellaneous Publication 1, 3 p.
MP 34 Report
Hansen, R.A. and Combellick, R.A., 1998, Planning scenario earthquakes for southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 34, 5 p.
MP 134 Report
Stevens, D.S.P. and Craw, P.A., 2004, Geologic hazards on and near the northern coast of the Alaska Peninsula: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 134, 20 p.
MP 144 Report Geospatial Data
Hickman, P.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2012, Digital elevation model of Sitka Harbor and the city of Sitka, Alaska: Procedures, data sources, and quality assessment: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 144, 38 p.
OF 72-230 Report
Lemke, R.W. and Yehle, L.A., 1972, Regional and other general factors bearing on evaluation of earthquake and other geologic hazards to coastal communities of southeastern Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 72-230, 99 p.
OF 78-675 Report Map
Yehle, L.A., 1978, Reconnaissance engineering geology of the Petersburg area, southeastern Alaska, with emphasis on geologic hazards: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 78-675, 92 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:9,600.
PDF 85-29 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1985, Geologic-hazards mitigation in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 85-29, 103 p.
PDF 93-81 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1993, Geologic hazards in and near proposed state of Alaska oil and gas lease sale 79 (Cape Yakataga): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 93-81, 11 p.
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.
RI 83-11 Report
Davies, J.N., 1983, Seismic, volcanic, and tsunami mitigation in Alaska: an unmet need: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 83-11, 13 p.
RI 83-17 Report
Combellick, R.A. and Long, W.E., 1983, Geologic hazards in southeastern Alaska: an overview: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 83-17, 17 p.
RI 94-29 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1994, Geologic hazards in the Yakataga planning area, southeastern Alaska: an overview: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 94-29, 9 p.
RI 2002-1 Report Map
Suleimani, E.N., Hansen, R.A., Combellick, R.A., and Carver, G.A., 2002, Tsunami hazard maps of the Kodiak area, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2002-1, 16 p., 4 sheets, scale 1:12,500.
RI 2005-2 Report Map
Suleimani, E.N., Combellick, R.A., Marriott, D., Hansen, R.A., Venturato, A.J., and Newman, J.C., 2005, Tsunami hazard maps of the Homer and Seldovia areas, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2005-2, 28 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:12,500.
RI 2010-1 Report Map
Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., West, D.A., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., 2010, Tsunami inundation maps of Seward and northern Resurrection Bay, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2010-1, 47 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:12,500.
RI 2011-7 Report
Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., 2011, Tsunami inundation maps of Whittier and western Passage Canal, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2011-7, 65 p.
SIR 2007-5094 Report Map
Coombs, M.L., McGimsey, R.G., and Browne, B.L., 2007, Preliminary volcano-hazard assessment for the Tanaga volcanic cluster, Tanaga Island, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5094, 37 p., 1 sheet.
SR 35 Report
Combellick, R.A., 1985, Geologic-hazards mitigation in Alaska: a review of federal, state, and local policies: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Special Report 35, 71 p.