As we find ourselves in another hot Utah summer, some of you may be wondering where the coolest spot in Utah is. Among all the cool places in Utah, the coolest by far is Peter Sinks. High in the Bear River Range in Cache County, Peter Sinks is frequently the coldest place in the United […]
Jessica Castleton, a Utah Geological Survey Geologist, talks in further detail on geologic hazard resources for homeowners and developers. Remember that you can look at maps and publications on OUR WEBSITE good4utah.com Concerns are mounting throughout the Wasatch Front following a landslide in North Salt Lake that destroyed one house and put others at risk. […]
thespectrum.com With wells at Quichapa Lake having dropped approximately 75 feet since 1990, officials in Cedar City and Central Iron County Water Conservancy District are planning for additional water resources they can develop in the near future with the hopes of taking stress off the aquifer that geologists insist is being over-mined. READ MORE
One of our geologists, Jessica Castleton, talks about the North Salt Lake landslide in this KSL 6:30 PM interview segment. The Utah Geological Survey publication, A Plan to Reduce Losses from Geologic Hazards in Utah, mentioned in the interview can be found HERE. ksl.com Familes in homes along a hillside here remained displaced following a […]
One of our geologists here at the UGS, Jessica Castleton, explains the factors that contributed to Tuesday’s early morning North Salt Lake landslide. fox13now.com The Utah Geological Survey said it has reports dating back as far as the 1980s, identifying the potential for landslides in the same area where a catastrophic slide destroyed one home […]
Utah—putting the “Awe” in geology since the Precambrian. High Uintas Wilderness, Summit County, Utah Photographer: Chris DuRoss; © 2013 Ostler Peak (12,718 feet) is reflected in a meander bend of the Stillwater Fork of the Bear River in the Uinta Mountains. Thousands of years ago glaciers inundated much of the Uinta Mountains, leaving behind long […]
Here’s a fast-moving video to start your Wednesday morning with! Watch flash-flood chaser David Rankin captures the drama of a flash flood in this short clip. Remember that what he does is very dangerous, and that serious caution must be taken near flash floods. ksl.com Flash-flood season is in full swing in southern Utah, and […]
Tune in at 12:15 PM today to hear several geologists talk about landslides and development. Jessica Castleton, one of our geologists here at the Utah Geological Survey, will be joining the discussion. Watch this online video chat at sltrib.com. You can also join the discussion by sending questions and comments to the hashtag #TribTalk on Twitter and […]
good4utah.com UPDATE: State Route has been reopened as of 4:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE
Q&A — What you need to know about landslides. A great and informative article from The Salt Lake Tribune. Check it out! sltrib.com VIEW HERE
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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