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Explore web tools related to research areas and staff members at the USGS Alaska Science Center.

The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake Anchorage Walking Tour

Downtown Anchorage street has sunk now holding several large trucks. Buildings and signs on right side damaged.

This interactive web map of Anchorage was created as part of the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake. The web map can also be used online as a virtual tour.

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Tagged Animal Movement (TAME)

Yellow-billed Loon on a lake in the northern area of Alaska.

TAME is an interactive data visualization tool for exploring spatial and temporal patterns of animal movements.

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Geologic Map of Alaska

The Alaska Geologic Map shows the generalized geology of the state, each color representing a different type or age of rock

This web tool allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.

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September 26, 2022

The Glacier - Climate Connection The Glacier - Climate Connection

The Glacier-Climate Connection geonarrative tells the story of the U.S. Geological Survey Benchmark Glacier Project , one of the longest running studies of glaciers on Earth .

Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Alaska Science Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center

January 28, 2022

Arctic Rivers Project: Connecting Indigenous knowledge and western science to strengthen collective understanding of the changing Arctic Arctic Rivers Project: Connecting Indigenous knowledge and western science to strengthen collective understanding of the changing Arctic

The Arctic Rivers Project will weave together Indigenous knowledges, monitoring, and the modeling of climate, rivers (flows, temperature, ice), and fish to improve understanding of how Arctic rivers, ice transportation corridors, fish, and communities might be impacted by and adapt to climate change.

Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Land Management Research Program, Alaska Science Center

December 5, 2017

Geologic Map of Alaska Geologic Map of Alaska

This is an interactive version of the Alaska geologic map database which allows a user to view and access many features of the database and map through a standard web browser. In other words, there is no need for or knowledge of specialized GIS software.

Alaska Science Center