Seismology

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

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

DDS 21

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Seitz, S.S., Montayne, Simone, and Salisbury, J.B., 2024, Catalog of source data for tsunami inundation modeling in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 21. https://doi.org/10.14509/30953

RI 2022-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.