Earthquake Related Hazards

Alaska is one of the most seismically active areas of the world. Our state is bordered by the circum-Pacific seismic belt (commonly known as the Pacific Ring of Fire) which is one of the earth's most active seismic features. Scientists recognize that Alaska has more and bigger earthquakes than any other region of the United States. It is impossible to predict the time and location of the next big earthquake in Alaska, however, the active geology of Alaska guarantees that major earthquakes will occur in the future.

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

RI 2014-1B

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

RDF 2019-10A

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, December 6, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10A. https://doi.org/10.14509/30271

RDF 2019-10B

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Campbell Lake Dam, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10B. https://doi.org/10.14509/30272

RDF 2019-10C

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of EauClaire Place, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10C. https://doi.org/10.14509/30273

RDF 2019-10D

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Eklutna Lake, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10D. https://doi.org/10.14509/30274

RDF 2019-10E

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Glenn Highway, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10E. https://doi.org/10.14509/30275

RDF 2019-10F

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Lake O the Hills neighborhood, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10F. https://doi.org/10.14509/30276

RDF 2019-10G

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Mackenzie Road, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10G. https://doi.org/10.14509/30277

RDF 2019-10H

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Minnesota Drive, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10H. https://doi.org/10.14509/30278

RDF 2019-10I

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Pittman Road, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10I. https://doi.org/10.14509/30279

RDF 2019-10J

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Potter Creek, December 6, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10J. https://doi.org/10.14509/30280

RDF 2019-10K

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Seward Highway, December 6, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10K. https://doi.org/10.14509/30281

RDF 2019-10L

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Ship Creek Dam, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10L. https://doi.org/10.14509/30282

RDF 2019-10M

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Vine Road, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10M. https://doi.org/10.14509/30283

RDF 2019-10N

Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., 2020, Photogrammetric digital surface models and orthoimagery of Westchester Lagoon, December 5, 2018, in Salisbury, J.B., Herbst, A.M., and Wikstrom Jones, K.M., November 30, 2018, Mw 7.1 Anchorage earthquake photogrammetry: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Raw Data File 2019-10N. https://doi.org/10.14509/30284

RI 2016-8

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2016, Tsunami inundation maps for the communities of Chignik and Chignik Lagoon, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-8, 48 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/29675

RI 2016-7

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2016, Tsunami inundation map for the village of Nikolski, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-7, 34 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/29674

RI 2016-1

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Koehler, R.D., Freymueller, J.T., and Macpherson, A.E., 2016, Tsunami inundation maps for King Cove and Cold Bay communities, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-1, 73 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/29565

PIR 2013-6

Koehler, R.D., Reger, R.D., Sicard, K.R., and Spangler, E.R., 2013, Yukon River bridge landslide: Preliminary geologic and geotechnical evaluation: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Preliminary Interpretive Report 2013-6, 69 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/25642

OF 2003-158

Carver, David, Plucinski, Timothy, Frankel, Arthur, and Safak, Erdal, 2003, Data report of aftershocks of the 03 November 2002, Mw 7.9 Denali Fault earthquake recorded near the fault rupture at the Richardson Highway and Alyeska Pipeline: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2003-158.

P 544-C

Coble, R.W., 1967, Alaska earthquake effects on ground water in Iowa, in Vorhis, R.C., Hydrologic effects of the earthquake of March 27, 1964, outside Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 544-C, p. C23-C26.