sltrib.com Utah geologists have discovered what appear to be three new raptor species of dinosaurs based on fossils recovered near Arches National Park. A team led by the Utah Geological Survey published a paper describing one of these early Cretaceous fossils, which are between 120 and 130 millions years old, on Tuesday in the online […]
This Issue contains: Evaluating the seismic relation between the West Valley fault zone and Salt Lake City segment of the Wasatch fault zone Another large landslide closes highway near Cedar City, Utah 2011 Landslides in Utah Energy News: Hydraulic fracturing and shale gas GeoSights: Comb Ridge, San Juan County, Utah Glad You Asked: Are those […]
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) received a 2012 National Award in Excellence for Research at the National Earthquake Conference. The award recognizes the significant contributions to earthquake research and risk reduction made by three Utah Earthquake Working Groups convened under the auspices of the UGS in cooperation with the Utah Seismic Safety Commission and the […]
sltrib.com Fourteen scientists are quietly working on a Utah earthquake forecasting project that will provide the most specific estimates ever of when and where major temblors are expected along the Wasatch Front. READ MORE MORE INFO
The Utah Geological Association (UGA) is soliciting nominations for the Utah Earth Science Teacher of the Year Award to: (1) recognize and support an outstanding Utah teacher of natural resources in earth sciences for grades K–12, and (2) provide a Utah candidate for the regional competition sponsored by the American Association of Petroleum Geologist’s (AAPG) […]
Far out in Utah’s west desert, 25 miles from the Nevada border, is a solitary cluster of hills called The Honeycombs, also known as the Honeycomb Hills. Rising just a few hundred feet above the surrounding landscape, the humble Honeycombs are overshadowed by neighboring Great Basin mountain ranges. The hills barely draw notice, until examined […]
Join us for the Utah Friends of Paleontolgy Annual Meeting, April 27–29, at the Natural History Museum of Utah. This year’s theme is A DECADE OF DISCOVERY. Guest speaker is Joe Sertich, PhD, curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Visit www.utahpaleo.org/annual-meeting.html for details and registration.
UFOP is a statewide non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Utah’s fossil resources through public education and volunteer support of sponsoring institutions. Visit the new website at www.utahpaleo.org/index.html
Did you know that Utah has the third lowest price for home-heating natural gas in the nation and Utah is one of only five states that generates electricity from geothermal sources? Utah also enjoys the second lowest industrial electricity rate in the nation. These are just some of the interesting facts found in the Utah […]
New geologic hazard maps of western Salt Lake Valley have just been released by the Utah Geological Survey (UGS). The 10 maps include the town of Magna and portions of Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Kearns, and West Jordan to the south. “This area is expected to experience a significant population increase in the […]
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several specialized programs comprise the UGS: Data Management, Energy & Minerals, Geologic Hazards, Geologic Information & Outreach, Geologic Mapping, Groundwater & Wetlands, and Paleontology.
