Entries by Utah Geological Survey
New job posting with the Utah Geological Survey
Job Title: State Geologist/Director Job #: 17570 Benefits: Yes Location: Salt Lake City, Utah This an APPOINTED (AD) position Click HERE to view and/or apply for this position
2018 Lake Bonneville Geologic Conference and Short Course
October 3–6, 2018 Utah Department of Natural Resources Auditorium 1594 West North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah Please contact Adam McKean with questions (801-537-3386 or adammckean@utah.gov). With the publication in 2016 of the “Lake Bonneville: A Scientific Update” book, the Utah Geological Survey is interested in bringing together the geologic community to review and discuss […]
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Lake Bonneville Geologic Conference October 3-4, 2018 Lake Bonneville Geologic Short Course October 5-6, 2018 The conference and short course will be held at the Utah Department of Natural Resources Auditorium at 1594 West North Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. The conference will be open to the geologic community. The conference will cover geologic topic related […]
NEW PUBLICATION: Geologic Hazards of the Moab Quadrangle, Grand County, Utah
by Jessica J. Castleton, Ben A. Erickson, and Emily J. Kleber GET IT HERE: The Moab quadrangle is located in the south-central portion of Grand County, Utah. Currently, the area is experiencing rapid development and population growth, that is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. As urbanization expands into areas less suited for development, […]
POTD June 21, 2018
San Rafael Swell, Emery County Photographer: Andy Cvar © 2018 Reduced and oxidized mudstone of the Triassic-age Chinle Formation.
Survey Notes Volume 50-2 May 2018
Our latest issue of Survey Notes is here! Find articles on horizontal drilling potential in Utah and unprecedented 1600-foot core from the Green River Formation along with our regular featured columns. View the latest issue Check out past issues
AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition is Coming to Salt Lake City!
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is holding their Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE) meeting in Salt Lake City on May 20–23, 2018. As many as 5000 geologists and other petroleum professionals from all over the world will descend on Salt Lake City to participate in this annual conference. REGISTRATION
UGS Circular 124: Utah Mining 2016
NEW PUBLICATION Utah Mining 2016 by Taylor Boden, Ken Krahulec, Michael Vanden Berg, and Andrew Rupke GET IT HERE This report summarizes 2016 energy and mineral resource production statistics and values for Utah. Discussions cover energy resources including oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium, and nonfuel mineral resources including base and precious metals as well […]
MAP SALE: Utah Earthquakes (1850-2016) and Quaternary Fault Map
There is a 57% probability (over 1 in 2 chance) that a magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquake will occur in the Wasatch Front region in the next 50 years. To address this threat, the Utah Earthquake Program consisting of the UGS, UUSS, and the UDEM, developed the map of Utah earthquakes and faults so the […]
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