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Utah Geological Survey
January 17, 1997
Wasatch Fault Explained
in New Color Brochure
The Wasatch Front enjoys the dubious distinction of having the greatest earthquake risk in the interior of the western United States, thanks to the Wasatch Fault. Two words often heard, but not always understood. What exactly is the Wasatch Fault?
A fault is a break in the earth’s crust along which blocks of earth slip past each other resulting in earthquakes. A new Utah Geological Survey publication, The Wasatch Fault, by Sandra Eldredge explains the Wasatch Fault for the non-geologist. This full color, photo packed brochure tells what the Wasatch Fault is, and illustrates where it is and how to recognize it.
"The brochure also looks at how often earthquakes occur on the fault, talks about future activity of the fault and details some of the land uses, both good and bad, found on the fault," says Eldredge. "I hope readers will understand what the Wasatch Fault is, and become aware of just what it means to live with this ominous geologic feature."
The Wasatch Fault, by Sandra Eldredge is available at the Natural Resources
Map & Bookstore, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 146100, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100; (801)
537-3320, fax (801) 537-3395.
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