Dinosaur Claw Shapes Evolved for Dietary Adaptation, Study Finds
hngn.com A new study has found that dinosaur claw shapes evolved to adapt to the species’ changing dietary needs. READ MORE
Entries by Utah Geological Survey
The Original Jurassic Park
space.io9.com Before the movie or even the book, the United States dedicated a park specifically to Jurassic dinosaurs. Dinosaur National Monument straddles the border between Colorado and Utah, a national park stuffed to the canyons with fossils from dinosaurs that roamed long ago. READ MORE
POTD May 12, 2014: Courthouse Rock near Moab, Grand County, Utah
Another weekend gone by, and a photo to greet you on your Monday morning. Who went somewhere fun this weekend? Courthouse Rock near Moab, Grand County, Utah Photographer: Jay Hill; © 2012
Government Says Oil and Gas Development Have Raised Risk of Earthquakes in Oklahoma
smithsonianmag.com In Oklahoma, the largest-ever recorded earthquake was caused in part by operations related to oil and gas production. Now, the United States Geological Survey and the Oklahoma Geological Survey say that ongoing oil and gas operations have raised the risk of a large earthquake hitting again. READ MORE
POTD May 9, 2014: Bryce Canyon National Park, Garfield County, Utah
What a great photo to start the weekend with! Bryce Canyon National Park, Garfield County, Utah Photographer: Lance Weaver; © 2012
POTD May 7, 2014: Spanish Fork Peak, Utah County, Utah
Spanish Fork Peak, Utah County, Utah Photographer: Buck Ehler; © 2012 Spanish Fork Canyon and Spanish Fork Peak, Utah County.
New dinosaur species discovered, nicknamed 'Pinocchio rex'
ksl.com A new species of dinosaur has been unearthed in southern China — a long-snouted tyrannosaur. READ MORE A new species of dinosaur has been unearthed in southern China — a long-snouted tyrannosaur. Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1012&sid=29810178#eCVpoGoqUfX0FJlG.99
Dinosaur Database. Compare Facts on all Prehistoric Dinosaurs.
Looking for any dinosaur in particular? Check out this fun website to find and compare your favorite dinos! findthebest.com EXPLORE HERE
The Science Behind Yellowstone's Rainbow Hot Spring
smithsonianmag.com It’s not hard to find natural wonders within Yellowstone National Park, but the park’s largest hot spring might be the most remarkable, and not just for its size: dubbed the Grand Prismatic Spring, the hot spring radiates extremely hot water—and stunning prismatic color—from its center. READ MORE
Throwback Thursday May 8, 2014: Woodside, Utah
After perusing through some of our old pictures, this gem showed up for today’s #throwbackthursday geology/history lesson. This old postcard shows off the geyser in Woodside, UT which is now merely a railroad ghost town (and a llama) along Highway 6 about 25 miles north of Green River. Like Crystal Geyser, the geyser in Woodside is […]
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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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