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Often described as one of the last truly wild places in America, Alaska is famous for the variety of its wildlife. Alaska is also home to some of the world's most breathtaking snowcapped mountains (including the tallest peak in North America), numerous volcanoes, rich mineral deposits, and glaciers.

Whether a dog sled race or the thrill of seeing a brilliant glacier reflected in the chilly waters of a fjord lures you to the wilds of Alaska, it's an adventure you won't soon forget. If you're planning a trip to Alaska or are simply curious, we hope our collection of geology resources here will help you explore geology studies that are underway in Alaska and how they contribute to diverse problems such as understanding earthquake shaking, finding minerals, and evaluating volcanic hazards.

Visit the Alaska Science Center website for a wealth of USGS informaion about Alaska

Find out about Denali Fault earthquake (Magnitude of 7.9) in Alaska

Alaska is home to more than 40 active volcanoes! To find out more, visit the Alaska Volcano Observatory, where you'll be able to watch scientists in action as they monitor these beautiful, yet dangerous peaks.

Find out more about energy related work in Alaska.

Find out about minerals related work in Alaska. Interested in minerals? Find out more about mineral resources.

Find out why coastal habitat studies of the Alaskan rockfish are so important.

There's a lot of geologic mapping being done in Alaska. Find out more!

There are aeromagnetic maps and data available for Alaska that may be of use to you.

The USGS has some state-by-state listings that might interest you:

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For geologic inquiries about Alaska, contact the USGS State representative:
Bruce Gamble
U.S. Geological Survey
4200 University Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508-4667
Telephone: (907) 786-7479
Fax: (907) 786-7401
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alaska Time

There's a page that lists other USGS Web resources for the State of Alaska

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U.S. Geological Survey offices

Water Resources of Alaska
Biological Resources Division -- Alaska Science Center
Western Mapping Center

Visit the Alaska Geological and Geophysical Survey website to find other interesting geologic information.

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