Entries by Utah Geological Survey

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Geology calendar highlights Utah scenery

November is here! We hope you all had a great and safe Halloween. It won’t be long before Christmas is on the horizon; treat family, friends, or even yourself to a whole year gorgeous Utah geology. It features photos of Utah’s stunning geology taken by UGS employees. Be sure to stop by the Utah Natural […]

Earthquake exercise will help Guard, hospital, plan

davisclipper.com An earthquake is due to hit in Davis and Salt Lake counties sometime between Nov. 3-6 and the National Guard, Davis Hospital and Medical Center, fire departments and utilities are already planning what they will do when the big one hits. READ MORE

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

As a Halloween special, we’re taking you beyond Utah and overseas to London, England’s cemeteries. How is geology shaping and evolving those old headstones? Read more in this great piece to find out! www.ucl.ac.uk READ MORE

Colder Weather Increases Radon Danger

From hot cocoa to cold-bugs, many things seem to join us as we move indoors in the winter season. Radon gas is among this indoor migration, and it increases as temperatures drop outdoors. Check out this good read, and great reminder, to check the amount of Radon gases present in your homes. Find more information […]

State tries to tempt tourists with petrified tree

Check out this read for your mid-morning break—last week Utah State Paleontologist James Kirkland and UGS Paleontologist Don DeBlieux led the move of a 150-million-year-old petrified tree from nearby BLM land to the visitor center in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Stay tuned as we compile footage from the move! sltrib.com Escalante Petrified Forest State […]

Glad You Asked: October 23, 2014

Cooler weather is on its way, so we’ve got a cool “Glad You Asked” article to compliment the changing seasons! It’s a beautiful time of the year to get out into Utah’s geology. Maybe some of you have noticed these groovy rocks out on your outdoor adventures. What are those grooves in the rocks, and […]