Entries by Utah Geological Survey

MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATION 09-4DM

GLACIAL GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE UINTA MOUNTAINS AREA, UTAH AND WYOMING Jeffrey S. Munroe and Benjamin J.C. Laabs This dataset represents the first complete inventory of the glacial deposits in the Uinta Mountains since Atwood (1909) described the glacial geology of this area. It is the result of previous and continuing work by the authors […]

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A CLOSE CALL IN ROCKVILLE

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) was notified of a large rock fall in Rockville, Utah Wednesday morning that damaged several buildings.  Geologists say it could have been much worse and are worried about the possibility of second boulder breaking loose. Around 7:30 a.m., a boulder estimated to be 35-feet by 30-feet by 30-feet broke loose […]

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY PROVES POWERFUL

Universe In a new publication from the Utah Geological Survey, Utah’s numerous energy sources are outlined and explained. Geothermal energy is an up and coming energy source gaining more national attention. Utah is one of six states that have begun harnessing the power of vast geothermal energy reserves for benefit, according to the UGS’s Utah […]

LANDSLIDE STATUS STIRS DEBATE

The Spectrum Hours of debate regarding the Green Hollow Landslide and the proposed Capo Di Monte subdivision on Cedar Mountain took place at the Iron County Planning Commission meeting Thursday, with no decisions made as of press time. At the meeting the commission heard the recommendation of Utah Geological Survey Geologist Bill Lund. Lund recommended […]

PUNY FOSSIL FIND IS BIG TO SCIENCE

Salt Lake Tribune Jeff and Denise Roberts love to roam the hills south of Richfield, sleuthing for fossils and ancient artifacts. During one of those trips several years ago, the couple found fossilized jaw bones so small they can sit on a penny. The significance of those puny jaws outweighs their size: Paleontologists say they […]

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GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE GRANITE PEAK AND SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN AREA, U.S. ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, TOOELE COUNTY, UTAH Donald L. Clark, Robert F. Biek, Grant C. Willis, Kent D. Brown, Paul A. Kuehne, J. Buck Ehler, and Carl L. Ege This area is located in west-central Utah within the eastern Basin and Range Province, near […]

A CALL FOR HOME ENERGY RETROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS

Utah is making a multi-million dollar investment in residential energy efficiency. The Utah State Energy Program (USEP) has issued a Request for Grant Applications (RGA) for a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR offers a comprehensive approach to improving energy efficiency in existing homes. USEP will award up to $4.5 […]

TWO NEW FOSSIL RODENTS DISCOVERED IN UTAH

A newly-published report describes the discovery of two new prehistoric rodents in Utah. The report also identifies two fossil rodents and a rabbit previously known from other states. All are from a site near Sevier in central Utah. “In addition to identifying the new species, the findings are significant because until now, Utah has been […]

COUNTY TO WEIGH IN ON SUBDIVISION

The Spectrum In light of the proposed Capo Di Monte subdivision on Cedar Mountain, the issue of the west facing side being declared a landslide, one of the largest in the state, is up for debate at Thursday’s Iron County Planning Commission meeting. The Cedar Highlands subdivision exists on the mountain and has activated two […]