GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE ST. GEORGE AND EAST PART OF THE CLOVER MOUNTAINS 30′ x 60′ QUADRANGLES, WASHINGTON AND IRON COUNTIES, UTAH Robert F. Biek, Peter D. Rowley, Janice M. Hayden, David B. Hacker, Grant C. Willis, Lehi F. Hintze, R. Ernest Anderson, and Kent D. Brown A just-released map presents southwestern Utah’s geology in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carole McCalla and Sandy Eldredge Fossils – remains, traces, or imprints of past plant and animal life – are widely found throughout Utah. Depending on land ownership, some fossils can be collected for personal non-commercial use. However, vertebrate fossils (see description below) may not be collected on any federal or state lands. Whether you can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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