{"action":"create","ckan_id":null,"date_created":"Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:23:37 GMT","date_finished":null,"harvest_job_id":"43798e46-3ede-41a9-8587-060a220eaca6","harvest_source_id":"f4c7bbab-c7ef-4277-a7d3-c25b78854814","id":"7fa4a9de-7a75-44c3-bb7f-f43b1efb5152","identifier":"https://dggs.alaska.gov/webpubs/metadata/RI96-7.xml","parent_identifier":null,"source_hash":"59b2130c02d647c685a434091765d4398ab90a2905235834373e01a13a9bc107","source_raw":"Mason, O.K.1996Geological and anthropological considerations in relocating Shishmaref, AlaskageodatabaseReport of InvestigationRI 96-7Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys18 p., 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360https://doi.org/10.14509/2536Geological and anthropological considerations in relocating Shishmaref, Alaska, Report of Investigation 96-7, presents a surficial geologic map developed in 1995 based on a reconnaissance study of the sedimentary characteristics and engineering properties of several potential relocation sites proposed by the City of Shishmaref, Alaska. The island community, located on Alaska's northwest coast, faces annual threats from storm surges and progressive bluff erosion, which could accelerate if rising sea levels result from greenhouse effects. One proposed solution to this severe erosion issue is the relocation of the village to the Seward Peninsula mainland. The complete report, geodatabase, and ESRI fonts and style files are available from the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys website: http://doi.org/10.14509/2536.Storm erosion and flooding along the Chukchi Sea coast have raised serious concerns among residents of Shishmaref about the future of their communities. As storms continue, residents witness their island visibly shrinking. Long-term erosion rates remain poorly documented, though each storm can result in several meters of bluff collapse. Assessing the sedimentary characteristics and engineering properties of potential relocation sites suggested by the City of Shishmaref is crucial. Geotechnical studies provide valuable insights to support informed decision-making.This geodatabase is organized according to the AK GeMS mapping schema Hendricks, M.D., Macpherson, A.E., Athey, J.E., Wyatt, W.C., Montayne, Simone, Buchanan, Wes, Rivera, P.G., and Steinleitner, A.M., 2024, AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schema: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 170 v. 2, 13 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/31172. The distribution package includes ESRI fonts and style files, along with usage instructions. Further documentation of the symbology is provided by Ekberg, P.G., Hendricks, M.D., and Athey, J.E., 2021, AK GeMS symbology: A description of the AK GeMS style file: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Miscellaneous Publication 169, 7 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/3058419952026ground conditionCompleteNone planned-166.484512-165.86421366.30000165.932249ISO 19115 Topic CategorygeoscientificInformationAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysAge DatesAlluvialAnalysesBluffC14ChannelClimateCoastalCoastal and RiverCultural ResourcesDepositional EnvironmentEngineeringEngineering GeologyEnvironmentalErosionFloodGelifluctionGeneralizedGeochronologyGeologicGeologic HazardsGeologyGeomorphologyGeotechnicalGeothermalHazardsHistoric ResourcesInterpretationInundationPermafrostPermafrost and PeriglacialRadiocarbon AgesRadiocarbon DatingSandSea Level ChangesSedimentShelfShorefaceSubsidenceSurfaceSurficialThaw LakesThermokarstTidesTopographyTransgressiveVegetationWaterAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysArctic LagoonBering Straits CRSA Coastal DistrictCity Of ShishmarefEgg IslandGoose CreekKreuger CreekSarichef IslandShishmarefShishmaref InletTin CreekTrout CreekWalker, J.D., Geissman, J.W., Bowring, S.A, and Babcock, L.E., comp., 2012, Geologic Time Scale v. 4.0: Geological Society of AmericaHoloceneThis report, map, and/or dataset is available directly from the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (see contact information below).Any hard copies or published datasets utilizing these datasets shall clearly indicate their source. If the user has modified the data in any way, the user is obligated to describe the types of modifications the user has made. The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent these datasets, nor to imply that changes made by the user were approved by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. The State of Alaska makes no express or implied warranties (including warranties for merchantability and fitness) with respect to the character, functions, or capabilities of the electronic data or products or their appropriateness for any user's purposes. In no event will the State of Alaska be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or other damages suffered by the user or any other person or entity whether from the use of the electronic services or products or any failure thereof or otherwise. In no event will the State of Alaska's liability to the Requestor or anyone else exceed the fee paid for the electronic service or product.Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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Patricia Heiser (Ph.D. student, Department of Geology, University of Alaska Fairbanks) and Douglas Van Patten (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Homer, Alaska) provided unpublished data on the surficial geology and soils of northern Seward Peninsula. James Jordan (Ph.D. student, Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin) participated in 1992 and 1993 field studies and commented on ideas expressed in the text. Combellick and Heiser reviewed the draft report. Sean Weems (DGGS) used electronic cartography to construct finished map from a hand-drafted photointerpretive geologic map. Orrin PiLkey (Duke University Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines) provided funds and accompanied DGGS staff to Shishmaref in summer 1992. Kinney Engineering, LLC staff compiled the data into into the GeMS format and provided cartographic support. Chris Wyatt and Ally M. Steinleitner quality controlled, and then finalized the GeMS database. This geologic map (or report or conversion or product, etc.) was funded by the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program under STATEMAP award number G23AC00584, 2023, and the State of Alaska General Fund. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.Kinsman, N.E.M.2015Single-beam bathymetry data collected in shallow-water areas near Gambell, Golovin, Hooper Bay, Savoonga, Shishmaref, and Wales, Alaska, 2012-2013Raw Data FileRDF 2015-2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys15 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/29348Kinsman, N.E.M.DeRaps, M.R.Smith, J.R.2013Preliminary evaluation of coastal geomorphology and geohazards on 'Kigiqtam Iglua', an island northeast of Shishmaref, AlaskaPreliminary Interpretive ReportPIR 2013-3Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys15 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/24955Attribute fields within each feature class are populated using the map symbology and corresponding applicable values from the GeMS and AK GeMS specifications. When known, certainty in attribute interpretation is indicated in the relevant fields. Attribute accuracy varies throughout the map and is scale-dependent.All polygon features were topologically validated according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema specifications.This publication is part of a DGGS Report of Investigations (RI). An RI is the completed product of original research and analysis, and RIs use professional cartography and undergo rigorous peer review, editing, and revision.Certainty in feature boundaries or location varies throughout the map. Data fields within each feature class and the accompanying orientation and location confidence lookup tables record the authors' degree of confidence in the location of applicable features.Hendricks, M.D.Macpherson, A.E.Athey, J.E.Wyatt, W.C.Montayne, SimoneBuchanan, WesRivera, P.G.Steinleitner, A.M.2024AK GeMS data dictionary: A description of the Alaska geologic mapping schemaMiscellaneous PublicationMP 170 v. 2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys13 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31172paper2024publication dateHendricks, M.D. and others, 2024GIS analysis and digital cartographyMacpherson, A.E.Hendricks, M.D.Athey, J.E.2024AK GeMS Symbology: A description of the AK GeMS Style FileMiscellaneous PublicationMP 169 v. 2Fairbanks, Alaska, United StatesAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys6 phttps://doi.org/10.14509/31101paper2024publication dateMacpherson, A.E. and others, 2024GIS analysis and digital cartographyU.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program2020GeMS (Geologic Map Schema) - A standard format for the digital publication of geologic mapsTechniques and MethodsTM 11-B10United StatesU.S. Geological Survey1 phttps://dggs.alaska.gov/pubs/id/30585paper2020publication dateU.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 2020GIS analysis and digital cartographyGeologic mapping - In 1995, the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) received state funding to assess sedimentary characteristics and engineering properties at potential relocation sites proposed by the City of Shishmaref. The study involved aerial-photograph interpretation and limited field reconnaissance to map surficial deposits in the suggested areas. To analyze the sequence of deposits associated with abandoned surge channels or inlet-marginal dunes, DGGS staff used radiocarbon dating of grass from stabilized surfaces that formed after dune growth near storm-surge channels.1995GIS analysis and digital cartography - This data distribution package's geologic and geographic features were organized and attributed according to the AK GeMS geologic mapping schema. The data were programmatically transformed to provide download options in three formats: (1) an AK GeMS data package that includes the complete AK GeMS database and associated files, (2) a GeMS data package that is a conversion of the AK GeMS database into the base GeMS standard published by the USGS, and (3) a shapefile data package that includes two simple shapefile representations of the data.Hendricks, M.D. and others, 2024Macpherson, A.E. and others, 2024U.S. Geological Survey National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, 20202026vectorUniversal Transverse Mercator30.999600-1650500000.0000000coordinate pair.00000001.00000001MetersNAD27Clarke 18666378206.4294.9786982shishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_ak_gems_dbGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGSshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_ak_gems_dbshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_gems_dbGeodatabase, layer files, style files, and fontsDGGSshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_gems_dbshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_geo_gems_geopackageSQLite Database fileDGGSshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_geo_gems_geopackageshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_gems_shapefileShapefiles and open data filesDGGSshishmaref_a3_b3_teller_d3_quads_gems_shapefileAlaska Division of Geological & Geophysical SurveysMetadata Managermailing and physical
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