Entries by Utah Geological Survey

COMPLETED SUBSIDENCE, FISSURE REPORT TO BE PRESENTED

ironcountytoday.com A study by the Utah Geologic Survey has confirmed that land subsidence and earth fissures in Cedar Valley have been caused by long-term aquifer pumping in excess of water recharge and during a meeting Thursday a final report from the UGS will be provided. The regular meeting of the Central Iron County Water Conservancy […]

BACKPACKING BUDDIES—UNDER-THE-RIM TRAIL MAKES A GREAT FIRST BACKPACK TRIP

thespectrum.com “Dad, am I dreaming?” asked my 6-year-old daughter Zoe as we descended another switchback on the Under-the-Rim Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park. It was a fitting question for the bizarre world we had immersed ourselves into. Clearly, our minds had not yet accepted the peculiar tangerine hues or the improbably balanced spires and […]

ZION STUDY

thespectrum.com Utah’s national parks are filled with dramatic scenic views and some of the best hiking trails in the entire world. Zion National Park, it could be argued, is the jewel in an entire crown of natural wonders. But national parks also can be dangerous places because of natural hazards that demand visitors’ respect. Those […]

FISSURES CAUSED BY WATER MINING

thespectrum.com Pumping more water than is being recharge the aquifer, also called water mining, is causing earth fissures identified in Enoch and Quichapa Lake, the Utah Geological Survey reported to the Central Iron County Water Conservancy District Thursday. The study commissioned by the CICWCD to the UGS came from a request by Enoch City officials […]

GEOLOGIC HAZARDS IN ZION PARK, NEARBY AREAS, FOCUS OF STUDY

sltrib.com The geologic wonders of Zion National Park were created by rock slides, earthquakes, landslides, flooding and debris flows. But those forces are a threat to tourists and people who live in surrounding towns and along the popular highway leading into the park. A recently completed survey of the region, based on existing maps of […]

New Publication Maps More Than 22,000 Landslides in Utah

A new publication, recently released by the Utah Geological Survey shows more than 22,000 landslides, including debris flows that have occurred throughout the state. “Most landslides in Utah generally result from the reactivation of pre-existing landslides or hillslope modification of landslide-prone geologic units,” says Ashley Elliott, UGS Geologist. “If we understand the distribution of landslides […]

Keeping Zion National Park Visitors Safe from Geologic Hazards

A new geologic-hazards investigation, published by the Utah Geological Survey, could help Zion National Park (ZNP) keep its 2.5 million annual visitors safe. The results of the investigation will provide the National Park Service (NPS) with geologic-hazard information for future park management. Zion National Park is subject to a variety of geologic hazards that may […]

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Calendar of Utah Geology 2011

CALENDAR IS SOLD OUT! The 2011 Calendar of Utah Geology is now available for purchase in the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore! Featuring everything from slot canyons to snowy glaciers, the calendar has more than 50 photos depicting Utah’s fantastic scenery and geologic wonders. “The photos are taken by staff members who are often on […]

SCIENTISTS DISCOVER EVIDENCE OF MAJOR QUAKES ALONG WEST VALLEY FAULT ZONE

ksl.com Scientists have discovered evidence of four big earthquakes that rocked the Salt Lake Valley long before pioneers arrived — and they’re not on the well-known Wasatch Fault on the East Bench. Geologists are getting their first good look at the West Valley Fault zone, just west of the Salt Lake International Airport. They’ve wanted […]