In this section you will find materials that support the implementation of EarthComm, Chapter 3: Chapter Challenge.

Reference

Bedrock Geology

Florida

Geologic Map of the State of Florida, Florida Geological Survey
Geologic map showing the rock types found in Florida.

Florida's Geologic History, University of Florida
Describes the geologic terrain of Florida.

Data and Maps, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Provides links to geologic maps at the county scale.

Basic Central Florida Geology, The Florida Speleological Society
Describes the geology of Florida.

Alaska

Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Geologic map showing the rock types found in Alaska.

Digital Geologic Map of Alaska, USGS
Detailed geologic map provides land users, managers, and scientists geologic information for the evaluation of land use in relation to resource extraction, conservation, natural hazards and recreation.

Ground Water Atlas of the United States - Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, USGS
Describes the geology of Alaska.

Relief and Slopes

Florida

Terraces and Shorelines of Florida, Florida Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Geology
Map showing the terraces and shorelines of Florida.

ArcGIS Relief Data, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Chose among a variety of data layers in ArcGIS, including contours.

Alaska

Slope Instability Hazards, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Literature on unstable slopes in Alaska.

A Guide to Geologic Hazards in Alaska, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Select from the list to learn about other kinds of geologic hazards in Alaska.

Drainage Basin Geometry

Florida

Sinkholes, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Describes the karst landforms found in Florida.

Water Resources Data for Florida, USGS
Data on surface water and groundwater in Florida.

Hydrology Research, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Examines different areas of hydrogeologic research in Florida.

Alaska

Groundwater Related Hazards, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Overview of groundwater supply and movement in Alaska.

Ground Water Atlas of the United States - Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, USGS
Looks at Alaska’s system of runoff and groundwater.

Rivers, Flow Conditions, and Potential for Flooding

Florida

Water Resources Data for Florida, USGS
Data on surface water and groundwater in Florida.

Flooding and Erosion, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Learn about the three main scenarios where floods occur during major storm events that produce large amounts of rain over short periods of time.

Florida Hazards – Storm Surge Overview, NOAA
Examines storm surges that affect river flooding relevant to Florida.

Alaska

Coastal and River Hazards, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Examines the factors that affect river flooding in Alaska.

Overview: Flooding and erosion in Alaska, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Examines the factors that affect river flooding in Alaska.

Mass Movements and Subsidence

Florida

Florida Geological Survey - Hazards – Sinkholes, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Describes the occurrence of sink holes as particular type of mass movement in Florida. Follow links to find specific subsidence reports for different areas.

Sinkholes, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Examines the occurrence of sinkholes in Florida.

Alaska
Slope Instability Hazards,   Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Information on seismic landslides in Anchorage.

Slope Instability: Landslide Tsunami Hazards, Alaska Earthquake Center
Provides information on landslide tsunamis and how to prepare for them.

Soils and Soil-Related Hazards

Florida

Florida Geological Survey - Hazards - Problem Soils, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Overview of soil shrinking, swelling, and subsidence in Florida.

Alaska

Permafrost and Periglacial Related Hazards, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Permafrost is not a hazard until it starts to melt. Looks at the geologic hazards associated with permafrost perturabation in Alaska.

Other Factors that Increase Building Risk

Florida

Coastal Erosion and Beaches, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Looks at the causes of beach erosion and development control in coastal Florida.

Florida Geological Survey - Tectonic History, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Use ArcGIS to look at the geologic history of Florida and to underatand more about this passive margin.

Florida Geological Survey - Hazards – Geochemical, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Examines naturally occurring geochemical hazards in Florida.

Florida Geological Survey - Hazards – Tsunamis, USGS
Examines the impact of earthquakes and tsunamis on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts of Florida.

Alaska

Hazards, USGS
Overview of the hazards associated with tectonic plate movements in Alaska. Links also examine flooding and wildfires.

About Alaska’s Volcanoes, Alaska Volcano Observatory
Looks at the hazards associated with Alaska’s numerous volcanoes.

Volcano Hazards - Current Activity Alerts, Alaska Volcano Observatory
Describes the status of U.S. volcano activity.

Alaska Earthquake Information Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks
General information on the occurrence of earthquakes in Alaska.

Glacier Hazards, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
A variety of glacier hazards exist in Alaska (e.g. jökulhlaups, calving, glacier surge) and many glacier-related processes lead to other (indirect) hazards (e.g. flooding and debris flows).