Anchorage is located in a dynamic geologic setting. Almost every type of geologic process affects the Anchorage Bowl. Guidebook to Geology of Anchorage, Alaska is intended through photographs and diagrams to present the geologic setting and the processes that shaped and continue to create this amazing landscape. It is written for a person with little to no prior knowledge of geology, but we feel that even if you have a geology background you may find this book useful in discovering what lies in your backyard. The book is made to be taken with you on your explorations of the natural world. Use it to discover the cycles of the earth and the forces that have shaped present day Anchorage.