Surviving a Tsunami: Is Alaska ready for the next big wave?
For Immediate Release
Alaska has the greatest tsunami potential of any state in the nation. A tsunami may be generated after an earthquake occurs, traveling within minutes to coastal communities. Currently, work is underway to estimate potential flooding areas along the Alaska coast in case of a local or distant tsunami. This work is called tsunami inundation mapping. Once these maps are complete, communities can produce evacuation routes and plan other measures to save lives and property should a tsunami strike.
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For Immediate Release
Alaska has the greatest tsunami potential of any state in the nation. A tsunami may be generated after an earthquake occurs, traveling within minutes to coastal communities. Currently, work is underway to estimate potential flooding areas along the Alaska coast in case of a local or distant tsunami. This work is called tsunami inundation mapping. Once these maps are complete, communities can produce evacuation routes and plan other measures to save lives and property should a tsunami strike.
Staff
Natalia Ruppert
Seismologist
natasha [at] gi [dot] alaska [dot] edu
907-474-7472
Elvey 301K
John Sandru
Seismic Technician
jmsandruiv [at] alaska [dot] edu
907-474-1151
Elvey 301D
Alaska Earthquake Information Center
The Alaska Earthquake Information Center was established by Alaska statute in 1986.
Faculty
Douglas Christensen
Professor of Geophysics
Associate Director of Geophysical Institute
doug [at] giseis [dot] alaska [dot] edu
Life at the Geophysical Institute
Faculty and students in the Seismology and Geodesy research group spend the bulk of their time at the Geophysical Institute, although all are affiliated with the UAF Department of Geology & Geophysics. Graduate students benefit from the academic structure of the department, combined with the research freedom the Geophysical Institute affords.
Prospective Students
Opportunities for Prospective Graduate and Postdoctoral Students
Student assistantships are available each year with the Seismology and Geodesy research group. Students interested in applying the computational tools of geophysics to issues in tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes in Alaska and abroad are sought. Research assistantships provide tuition waivers and competitive stipends, as well as travel to conferences and fieldwork. Because of the unique experiences available in earthquake and volcano studies in Alaska, our program is quite competitive.
