Investing in geologic information is necessary for the discovery and commercialization of the state's undiscovered oil, gas, coal, and mineral resources, and in protecting Alaskans from …

Alaska is a jigsaw puzzle of related rock packages, or terranes, placed together over time through the movement and creation of earth materials along faults as tectonic plates drift away from, or …

In January 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey released the first ever digital geologic map of Alaska. This map reflects more than a century of work and provides a visual context for the abundant …

The geology of Alaska includes Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rocks formed in offshore terranes and added to the western margin of North America from the Paleozoic through …

Kqc Quartz-pebble conglomerate, west-central Alaska (lower Upper Cretaceous to upper Lower Cretaceous)

The Alaska Geological Society is an organization of both professional geoscientists and general earth science enthusiasts. Our mission is to promote interest in, and understanding of the …

Nov 9, 2016 · This map shows the generalized geology of Alaska, which helps us to understand where potential mineral deposits and energy resources might be found, define ecosystems, …

Jan 6, 2025 · Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species; from loons and seaducks that nest …

You get a comprehensive overview of the geology, tectonic evolution, and mineral resources of Alaska and adjacent areas of the continental margin. Plates include state-wide maps showing …

Feb 8, 2017 · Check out some of these Alaska geology resources to follow up on what you’ve read here. Learn more about Alaska geology with my article on Glaciers, part of our Nature …