Guide to Geologic Hazards in Alaska
Alaska is known for its wonderful diversity of natural landscapes. Unavoidably, however, the breathtaking scenery goes hand in hand with geologic processes that can be responsible for recurring and destructive hazards. Alaska is particularly prone to both large and small magnitude geologic hazards due to its active and structurally complex geology, high relief, variable climate, and large coastal zones. Effective mitigation of risks from catastrophic geologic hazards requires knowledge and understanding of local geology and geologic processes. The links below provide a listing of DGGS and USGS maps and publications relating to geologic hazards in Alaska's coastal districts.
- Coastal District Map
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- Aleutians East Borough
- Aleutians West CRSA
- Bering Straits CRSA
- Bristol Bay Borough
- Bristol Bay CRSA
- Ceñaliulriit CRSA
- City and Borough of Juneau
- City and Borough of Sitka
- City and Borough of Yakutat
- City of Bethel
- City of Cordova
- City of Craig
- City of Hoonah
- City of Nome
- City of Pelican
- City of Thorne Bay
- City of Valdez
- City of Whittier
- Haines Borough
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- Kodiak Island Borough
- Lake and Peninsula Borough
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Municipality of Anchorage
- Municipality of Skagway
- North Slope Borough
- Northwest Arctic Borough