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New Dinosaur Museum Tracks the “Terrible Lizards” Through Time

Look what the dinosaur tracked in now. Moab Giants, Utah’s new dinosaur museum, takes focus on the footprints these large critters left behind. Take a chance, visit the museum, and walk a mile in a dinosaurs shoes!

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Towering above the sagebrush, the Tyrannosaurus stands with its jaws agape, serrated teeth shining in the desert sunlight. If the dinosaur were alive, it’d be far too close for comfort. Fortunately for visitors, the dinosaur is just a sculpture – part of an entire Mesozoic menagerie created by the Moab Giants museum.

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Can Eggshells Crack the Case of Whether Dinosaurs Ran Hot or Cold?

Some like it hot, some like it cold. Which did the dinosaurs prefer? New study aims to find out if dinosaurs ran hot or cold blooded by analyzing their eggshells.

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One of the hottest debates surrounding the dinosaurs is temperature: Were these “terrible lizards” who stalked, tromped and flew around the ancient world​ warm or cold blooded? A new study of dinosaur eggshells​ supports a third option—both.

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POTD October 13, 2015: Pine Valley Mountains, Washington County, Utah

Pine Valley Mountains, Washington County, Utah Photographer: Nikki Simon; © 2015

POTD 10-13-15 Pine Valley Mountains Washington County

Pine Valley Mountains, Washington County, Utah
Photographer: Nikki Simon; © 2015

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Don Mabey

A sad passing in the Geology community— Don Mabey was the Utah Geological Survey Deputy Director from 1982–1986.

Read his obituary HERE.

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National Fossil Day is TOMORROW!

Glad You Asked - Find A Fossil

Hey everyone! Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th, is the 6th annual National Fossil Day! Follow the National Fossil Day Facebook page for information and events HERE.

A message from the American Geosciences Institute—

“You are invited to join in celebration of the 6th Annual National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.  National Fossil Day is organized by the National Park Service as part of AGI’s Earth Science Week to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of paleontologists and fossil enthusiasts.

On National Fossil Day, scientists and park rangers will share fossil discoveries at special events nationwide and explain the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. National Fossil Day resources and activities celebrate the scientific and educational value of fossils, paleontology, and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations…”

Find more National Fossil Day information HERE!

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Utah Department of Natural Resources unveils new building Read more: Iron County Today – Utah Department of Natural Resources unveils new building

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On Sept. 28, the Utah Department of Natural Resources celebrated the opening of its new Southwest Regional Complex in Cedar City.

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Help dig for dinosaurs with Utah Field House of Natural History

See an amazing array of dinosaur fossils at Vernal’s Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, and maybe even dig up a few dinosaur findings yourself!

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While it may be getting too cold to camp or hike in Utah’s state parks, the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum offers a variety of indoor activities to entertain and educate families.

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Field Reviews Coming Up

Hey everyone! We’ve got two field reviews of new geologic mapping are coming your way. One trip will cover the Willard Quadrangle, the other will cover the Salt Lake City North and Baileys Lake Quadrangles. Please see the images for more information.

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What Earthquake Maps Should Really Look Like

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When we hear that a magnitude 8 earthquake has struck, we know that’s worse than a magnitude 4 earthquake. But how much worse?

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When T. Rex Meets Triceratops in the New Dino Hall, It Will Be a Violent Affair

The National Museum of Natural History is planning for a dramatic exhibit in the coming years!

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Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops. Even after more than a century of fossil finds all over the world, these two dinosaurs remain among the most iconic of all. And in the newly renovated dinosaur and fossil hall slated to open in 2019 at the National Museum of Natural History, the two saurians will be dramatically positioned in a way the public has never seen before.

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