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Tsunami inundation maps of Anchorage and upper Cook Inlet, Alaska

Metadata Updated: August 19, 2023

Tsunami inundation maps of Anchorage and upper Cook Inlet, Alaska, Report of Investigation 2023-2, evaluates potential tsunami hazards for upper Cook Inlet, including Anchorage, Girdwood, and Hope, Alaska, by numerically modeling the extent of inundation from tsunami waves generated by hypothetical earthquakes. We define an updated suite of earthquakes, including Tohoku-style megathrust ruptures and other sources in the eastern part of the Alaska-Aleutian megathrust, to calculate vertical seafloor displacements and model resulting tsunami dynamics. We also perform a numerical analysis of tsunami-tide interactions for the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake in upper Cook Inlet, an area with some of the most extreme tidal ranges in the U.S. This analysis reveals why the 1964 earthquake-generated tsunami largely went undetected in upper Cook Inlet and highlights that the tidal stage at the time of future great earthquakes determines the severity of tsunami impacts around Anchorage. A rare combination of earthquake magnitude, location, and timing must be satisfied for tsunami wave energy to reach upper Cook Inlet coincident with a natural high tide. A hypothetical earthquake with maximum slip distributed between depths of 17 and 32 km (10.6 and 19.9 mi) results in worst case tsunami inundation for Anchorage. If the tsunami arrives to the Anchorage area at high tide, the maximum predicted overland flow depths in the community can reach up to 10 m (32.8 ft), and the currents could be as strong as 4 m/sec (7.8 knots). Dangerous wave activity is expected to last for more than 24 hours. The results presented here are intended to provide guidance to local emergency management agencies for tsunami inundation assessment, evacuation planning, and public education to mitigate future tsunami damage. The complete report and digital data are available from the DGGS website: http://doi.org/10.14509/31018.

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Metadata Date August 14, 2023
Metadata Created Date August 19, 2023
Metadata Updated Date August 19, 2023
Reference Date(s) January 1, 2023 (publication)
Frequency Of Update notPlanned

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Harvested from Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys

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Resource Type Dataset
Metadata Date August 14, 2023
Metadata Created Date August 19, 2023
Metadata Updated Date August 19, 2023
Reference Date(s) January 1, 2023 (publication)
Responsible Party Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
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Access Constraints Use Constraints: This dataset includes results of numerical modeling of earthquake-generated tsunami waves for a specific community. Modeling was completed using the best information and tsunami modeling software available at the time of analysis. They are numerical solutions and, while they are believed to be accurate, their ultimate accuracy during an actual tsunami will depend on the specifics of earth deformations, on-land construction, tide level, and other parameters at the time of the tsunami. Actual areas of inundation may differ from areas shown in this dataset. Landslide tsunami sources may not be included in the modeling due to unknown potential impact of such events on a given community; please refer to accompanying report for more information on tsunami sources used for this study. The limits of inundation shown should only be used as a general guideline for emergency planning and response action in the event of a major tsunamigenic earthquake. These results are not intended for any other use, including land-use regulation or actuarial purposes. 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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