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Tephra occurrence in Alaska: a map-based compilation of stratigraphic tephra data

Metadata Updated: July 5, 2023

The principal hazard associated with future explosive eruptions of Alaska volcanoes is the generation of volcanic ash clouds which are explosively blasted high into the atmosphere and then drift away from the volcano with the wind. The fragments in the ash cloud (tephra) vary in size and the heavier particles fall near the source while finer particles travel downwind. This transported tephra will fall out of the cloud and accumulate on surfaces and structures, contaminate water sources, and infiltrate electronics and motors. The weight of significant accumulations may collapse structures and cause other damage. Chronic exposure to ash may be a significant public health hazard. This publication presents the frequency and location of tephra fall throughout Alaska and into the Yukon Territory of Canada, resulting from eruptions of Alaska volcanoes from the Pleistocene to the present. The tephra occurrence map facilitates better visualization of areas in Alaska with past occurrences of ashfall. The map is a useful indicator of regional potential ashfall hazards. All files can be downloaded free of charge from the DGGS website (http://doi.org/10.14509/30059).

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Dates

Metadata Date September 19, 2018
Metadata Created Date July 5, 2023
Metadata Updated Date July 5, 2023
Reference Date(s) January 1, 2018 (publication)
Frequency Of Update unknown

Metadata Source

Harvested from Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys

Additional Metadata

Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date September 19, 2018
Metadata Created Date July 5, 2023
Metadata Updated Date July 5, 2023
Reference Date(s) January 1, 2018 (publication)
Responsible Party Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
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Access Constraints Use Constraints: Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product., Access Constraints: This report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below).
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Coupled Resource
Frequency Of Update unknown
Harvest Object Id 7e75ce7b-4e64-4d7d-a5a2-e88366f6df9a
Harvest Source Id 8f77b6d5-f630-4995-bdf3-0aee7158a7f3
Harvest Source Title Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Licence The State of Alaska makes no expressed or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.
Lineage This lineage was generated by the FGDC CSDGM to 19139 transformation
Metadata Language eng; USA
Metadata Type geospatial
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Progress completed
Spatial Data Service Type
Spatial Reference System
Spatial Harvester True
Temporal Extent Begin 1964-01-01
Temporal Extent End 2018-01-01

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