This video provides a brief overview of the Prince William Sound Landslide Hazards Project in Alaska. The video describes each of the congressional mandates that makes up the project tasks. This is the first video in a series about the project.
Marisa Macias
Marísa Macías is a geologist at the Geologic Hazards Science Center. Her research interests include user experience/user interface (UX/UI) research and risk communication. Additionally, she contributes to operational science communication and outreach efforts for the Geologic Hazards Science Center.
Professional Experience
2024 - present: Geologist, Geologic Hazards Science Center
2021 - 2024: Physical Science Student Trainee, Geologic Hazards Science Center
Education and Certifications
M.S. Humanitarian Engineering & Science, Colorado School of Mines, 2023
Thesis: "Equity-Focused Data and User-Centered Design in Earthquake Emergency Management Decision-Making"
B.S. Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2021
Honors and Awards
STAR Award, January 2025
STAR Award, September 2024
STAR Award, August 2023
STAR Award, August 2022
Science and Products
New model of the Barry Arm landslide in Alaska reveals potential tsunami wave heights of 2 meters, values much lower than previously estimated
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
2024 Hurricane Helene Landslide Hazards
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide-Generated Tsunami
Rock mass quality and structural geology observations in Prince William Sound, Alaska (2022)
Rock mass quality and structural geology observations in northwest Prince William Sound, Alaska from the summer of 2021

This video provides a brief overview of the Prince William Sound Landslide Hazards Project in Alaska. The video describes each of the congressional mandates that makes up the project tasks. This is the first video in a series about the project.
Monitoring Efforts at the Barry Arm Landslide
Science and Products
New model of the Barry Arm landslide in Alaska reveals potential tsunami wave heights of 2 meters, values much lower than previously estimated
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
2024 Hurricane Helene Landslide Hazards
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide-Generated Tsunami
Rock mass quality and structural geology observations in Prince William Sound, Alaska (2022)
Rock mass quality and structural geology observations in northwest Prince William Sound, Alaska from the summer of 2021

This video provides a brief overview of the Prince William Sound Landslide Hazards Project in Alaska. The video describes each of the congressional mandates that makes up the project tasks. This is the first video in a series about the project.
This video provides a brief overview of the Prince William Sound Landslide Hazards Project in Alaska. The video describes each of the congressional mandates that makes up the project tasks. This is the first video in a series about the project.