Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards
This theme focuses on the scientific and technical capacity to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on Alaska's natural hazards to improve public safety and reduce risk.
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USGS Science Strategy for Arctic Alaska, FY2022-2024
The United States is an Arctic nation because of Alaska and thus maintains tremendous interests and stewardship responsibilities in the region, especially as the Arctic undergoes substantial environmental transformation. This science strategy expresses the core values, mission, vision, and the broad research goals and priority objectives of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for science...
Arctic Research Plan
The new 5-year Arctic Research Plan, 2022-2026 is a high-level research strategy that outlines key research goals for the region. The plan provides pathways to improve coordination among federal agencies working in the Arctic, as well as to strengthen relationships between federal agencies and Indigenous communities, academic and non-federal researchers, the state of Alaska, nonprofits, and...
Barry Arm, Alaska Landslide and Tsunami Monitoring
A large steep slope in the Barry Arm fjord 30 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Whittier, Alaska has the potential to fall into the water and generate a tsunami that could have devastating local effects on those who live, work, and recreate in and around Whittier and in northern Prince William Sound.