Tsunami inundation mapping

Project Details

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• Project ID:

  98

• Nickname/Abbreviation:

  NTHMP

• Parent Project:

  Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards Program

• Status:

  Ongoing

• Description:

  DGGS manages the DNR portion of the federally funded National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) increasing earthquake and tsunami hazard awareness across the state. The program identifies at-risk coastal Alaska communities and provides tsunami hazard maps for hazard mitigation and emergency response training. It is funded by the Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA).

• Project Date(s):

  1997 - present

• Primary Contact:

  Salisbury, J. Barrett

• DGGS section:

  Geologic Hazards

• Alternate Url:

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• Project Participants:

  Rodney A. Combellick, Roger A. Hansen, E. N. Suleimani, Simone Montayne, De Anne S. P. Stevens, Peter J. Haeussler, D. J. Nicolsky, D. A. West, Rich D. Koehler, Jeffrey T. Freymueller, Holly F. Ryan, Amy E. Macpherson

Publications

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RI 2024-4

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2024, Tsunami inundation maps of Anchor Point, Kenai, Ninilchik, and Tyonek in Cook Inlet, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2024-4, 54 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/31260

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 2023-2

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2023, Tsunami inundation maps of Anchorage and upper Cook Inlet, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2023-2, 56 p., 9 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/31018

RI 2022-2

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2022, Tsunami inundation maps for Karluk and Larsen Bay, Kodiak Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2022-2, 42 p., 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30892

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

RI 2018-5A

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Salisbury, J.B., 2022, Updated tsunami inundation maps for Seldovia, Alaska, in Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Salisbury, J.B., Updated tsunami inundation maps for Homer and Seldovia, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2018-5A, 16 p., 8 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30867

RI 2019-6A

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2022, Addendum A: Regional tsunami hazard assessment for Pasagshak, Alaska, in Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., Regional tsunami hazard assessment for selected communities on Kodiak Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-6A, 4 p., 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30763

IC 85 v. 2

Salisbury, J.B., and Janssen, K.A., 2022, Tsunamis in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 85 v. 2, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30849

RI 2021-6

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2021, Tsunami inundation maps for Akhiok, Chiniak, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions on Kodiak Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2021-6, 73 p., 5 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30760

RI 2020-2A

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Salisbury, J.B., and West, M.E., 2020, Addendum A: Regional tsunami hazard assessment for Hydaburg, Alaska, in Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Salisbury, J.B., and West, M.E., Regional tsunami hazard assessment for the communities of Kasaan, Klawock, Metlakatla, Pelican, Point Baker, and Port Protection in southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-2A, 3 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:3,200. https://doi.org/10.14509/30438

RI 2020-1

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Salisbury, J.B., 2020, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for communities of Bristol Bay and the Pribilof Islands, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-1, 32 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30422

RI 2020-2

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Salisbury, J.B., and West, M.E., 2020, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for the communities of Kasaan, Klawock, Metlakatla, Pelican, Point Baker, and Port Protection in southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2020-2, 3 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30423

RI 2019-6

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2019, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for selected communities on Kodiak Island, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-6, 31 p., 7 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30195

RI 2019-7

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2019, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for the communities of Port Alexander, Craig, and Ketchikan, southeast Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-7, 23 p., 5 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30196

RI 2018-5 v. 2

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Salisbury, J.B., 2019, Updated tsunami inundation maps for Homer and Seldovia, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2018-5 v. 2, 97 p., 11 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30095

RI 2019-3

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2019, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for False Pass and Perryville, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-3, 16 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:21,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/30192

RI 2019-4

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2019, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for Shemya, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-4, 13 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:15,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/30193

RI 2019-5

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2019, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for communities on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-5, 20 p., 3 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30194

IC 85

Salisbury, J.B., and Janssen, K.A., 2019, Tsunamis in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 85, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30199

RI 2019-1

Suleimani, E.N., Salisbury, J.B., Nicolsky, D.J., and West, M.E., 2019, Tsunami inundation maps for Adak and Atka, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2019-1, 63 p., 6 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30186

RI 2017-2

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Koehler, R.D., and Salisbury, J.B., 2018, Regional tsunami hazard assessment for Andreanof Islands, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2017-2, 19 p., 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/29704

RI 2010-1A

Nicolsky, D.J., and Suleimani, E.N., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding, Seward, Alaska, in Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., West, D.A., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., Tsunami inundation maps of Seward and northern Resurrection Bay, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2010-1A, 1 sheet, scale 1:21,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/30108

RI 2011-7B

Nicolsky, D.J., and Suleimani, E.N., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding, Whittier, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., Tsunami inundation maps of Whittier and western Passage Canal, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2011-7B, 1 sheet, scale 1:6,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/30110

RI 2014-1A

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding, Cordova and Tatitlek, 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 2014-1A, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30106

RI 2016-2A

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding, Yakutat, Alaska, in Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., Tsunami inundation maps for Yakutat, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-2A, 1 sheet, scale 1:10,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/30109

RI 2016-7A

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding, Nikolski, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., Tsunami inundation map for the village of Nikolski, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-7A, 1 sheet, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/30107

RI 2016-1A

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Freymueller, J.T., and Koehler, R.D., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding for King Cove and Cold Bay communities, Alaska, in Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., Koehler, R.D., Freymueller, J.T., and Macpherson, A.E., Tsunami inundation maps for King Cove and Cold Bay communities, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-1A, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30073

RI 2018-2

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Salisbury, J.B., 2018, Tsunami inundation maps for Skagway and Haines, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2018-2, 69 p., 3 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/30029

RI 2013-1A

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Freymueller, J.T., and Koehler, R.D., 2018, Potential maximum permanent flooding, Port Valdez, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Haeussler, P.J., Ryan, H.F., Koehler, R.D., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., Tsunami inundation maps of Port Valdez, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2013-1A, 1 sheet, scale 1:20,750. https://doi.org/10.14509/29845

RI 2017-9

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Koehler, R.D., and Salisbury, J.B., 2017, Tsunami inundation maps for Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2017-9, 66 p., 5 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/29741

RI 2017-8

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2017, Updated tsunami inundation maps of the Kodiak area, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2017-8, 38 p., 10 sheets, scale 1:30,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29740

RI 2016-8A

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2017, Potential maximum permanent flooding maps for the communities of Chignik and Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., Tsunami inundation maps for the communities of Chignik and Chignik Lagoon, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-8A, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/29753

RI 2014-3A

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2017, Potential maximum permanent flooding maps for Chenega, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., Tsunami inundation maps of the villages of Chenega Bay and northern Sawmill Bay, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2014-3A, 1 sheet, scale 1:3,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/29751

RI 2015-5A

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Freymueller, J.T., and Koehler, R.D., 2017, Potential maximum permanent flooding maps for Unalaska and Akutan, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Freymueller, J.T., and Koehler, R.D., Tsunami inundation maps of Fox Islands communities, including Dutch Harbor and Akutan, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2015-5A, 2 sheets. https://doi.org/10.14509/29728

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

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

RI 2016-2

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2016, Tsunami inundation maps for Yakutat, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2016-2, 47 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:10,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29577

RI 2015-5

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Freymueller, J.T., and Koehler, R.D., 2015, Tsunami inundation maps of Fox Islands communities, including Dutch Harbor and Akutan, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2015-5, 67 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/29414

DDS 10

Newell, J.T., Maurits, S.A., Suleimani, E.N., Koehler, R.D., and Nicolsky, D.J., 2015, Tsunami inundation maps for Alaska communities: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 10, https://maps.dggs.alaska.gov/tsunami/. https://doi.org/10.14509/29523

RI 2015-1

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2015, Tsunami inundation maps of Elfin Cove, Gustavus, and Hoonah, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2015-1, 79 p., 3 sheets, scale 1:31,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/29404

MP 155

Macpherson, A.E., Nicolsky, D.J., and Suleimani, E.N., 2014, Digital elevation models of Skagway and Haines, Alaska: Procedures, data sources, and quality assessment: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 155, 15 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/29143

RI 2014-3

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2014, Tsunami inundation maps of the villages of Chenega Bay and northern Sawmill Bay, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2014-3, 50 p., 7 sheets, scale 1:3,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/29126

RI 2014-1

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., and Koehler, R.D., 2014, Tsunami inundation maps of Cordova and Tatitlek, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2014-1, 49 p., 2 sheets, scale 1:31,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/27241

RI 2013-3

Suleimani, E.N., Nicolsky, D.J., and Koehler, R.D., 2013, Tsunami inundation maps of Sitka, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2013-3, 76 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/26671

RI 2013-1

Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Haeussler, P.J., Ryan, H.F., Koehler, R.D., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., 2013, Tsunami inundation maps of Port Valdez, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2013-1, 77 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:12,500. https://doi.org/10.14509/25055

MP 144

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. https://doi.org/10.14509/23964

RI 2011-7

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., 4 sheets, scale 1:14,000. https://doi.org/10.14509/23244

RI 2011-7A

Nicolsky, D.J., Wolken, G.J., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, E., 2011, APPENDIX B: Potential rockfall-generated tsunami at Whittier, Alaska, in Nicolsky, D.J., Suleimani, E.N., Combellick, R.A., and Hansen, R.A., Tsunami inundation maps of Whittier and western Passage Canal, Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Report of Investigation 2011-7A, p. 57-65. https://doi.org/10.14509/23283

RI 2010-1

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. https://doi.org/10.14509/21001

RI 2005-2

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. https://doi.org/10.14509/14474

NL 2002-2

DGGS Staff, Suleimani, E.N., Combellick, R.A., Hansen, R.A., and Carver, G.A., 2002, Alaska GeoSurvey News - Tsunami hazard mapping of Alaska Coastal communities: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Newsletter 2002-2, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/14590

RI 2002-1

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. https://doi.org/10.14509/2860

NL 1999-1

DGGS Staff, and Combellick, R.A., 1999, Alaska GeoSurvey News - Earthquakes and tsunami hazards in Alaska: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Newsletter 1999-1, 8 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/14580

Annual Reports

AR 2014-C

DGGS Staff, 2015, Engineering Geology FY15 project descriptions, in DGGS Staff, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2014: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2014-C, p. 52-67. https://doi.org/10.14509/29182

AR 2013-C

DGGS Staff, 2014, Engineering Geology FY14 project descriptions, in DGGS Staff, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2013: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2013-C, p. 53-65. https://doi.org/10.14509/27003

AR 2012-C

DGGS Staff, 2013, Engineering Geology FY13 project descriptions, in DGGS Staff, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2012: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2012-C, p. 43-55. https://doi.org/10.14509/24787

AR 2010-C

Stevens, D.S.P., Combellick, R.A., Hubbard, T.D., Koehler, R.D., and Wolken, G.J., 2011, Engineering Geology FY11 project descriptions, in DGGS Staff, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2010: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Annual Report 2010-C, p. 54-66. https://doi.org/10.14509/22183