Alaska Tsunami Loading Resources

The history of Alaska has been shaped by the disastrous effects of tsunamis and even today many of our coastal communities continue to be at risk of being impacted by these tsunami events.

Presented here are Alaska-specific resources on tsunami risks, analysis and design.


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Tsunami Inundation Mapping

The Alaska Department of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) has completed tsunami inundation studies for many coastal communities in Alaska.


ASCE 7 Chapter 6 Tsunami Design Loading

ASCE 7 provides design guidance for critical structures in tsunami inundation zones.

In 2019 SEAAK hosted a training seminar on this topic. Slides from this presentation can be found here:


Tsunami Warning and Preparedness

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