New Model of the Barry Arm Landslide in Alaska Reveals Potential Tsunami Wave Heights of 2 Meters, Values Much Lower Than Previously Estimated
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Abstract
The retreat of Barry Glacier has contributed to the destabilization of slopes in Barry Arm, creating the possibility that a landslide could rapidly enter the fjord and trigger a tsunami.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently released a report documenting potential tsunami wave heights in the event of a large, fast-moving landslide at the Barry Arm fiord near Prince William Sound, Alaska (Barnhart and others, 2021). This new work shows that the largest plausible wave height is smaller than initial estimates published in Dai and others (2020), but waves still represent a substantial hazard to the people who live, work, and recreate in Prince William Sound. Thus, it is important that residents and visitors remain informed about this hazard and prepare accordingly.
Suggested Citation
Macías, M.A., Barnhart, K.R., Staley, D.M., 2022, New model of the Barry Arm landslide in Alaska reveals potential tsunami wave heights of 2 meters, values much lower than previously estimated: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2022–3020, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20223020.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Summary of New Findings
- What Does This New Information Mean?
- Continued Hazard Monitoring and Preparation
- Additional Resources
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | New model of the Barry Arm landslide in Alaska reveals potential tsunami wave heights of 2 meters, values much lower than previously estimated |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2022-3020 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20223020 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Geologic Hazards Science Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Other Geospatial | Barry Arm landslide |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |