Entries by Utah Geological Survey

POTD April 18, 2014: Dixie National Forest, Garfield County, Utah

Dixie National Forest, Garfield County, Utah Photographer: Robert F. Biek; © 2012 Colorful volcanic sandstone and mudstone of the Brian Head Formation record initiation of volcanic activity in southwest Utah about 36 million years ago. Here, Eocene-age Brian Head deposits form rugged badlands at the south end of the Sevier Plateau.

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TODAY: The Great Utah ShakeOut

Are you ready? Below are some articles that talk about the ShakeOut event, as well as other information for earthquake preparedness. sltrib.com The Great Utah Shake Out: Drop, cover and hold on today It’s not if, but when the Big One will hit Utah. Being ready could make the difference between being a statistic for […]

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The Great Utah Shake Out (Thursday, April 17)

Thursday April 17th is The Great Utah Shake Out.  You may visit the official website at http://www.shakeout.org/utah  for information on how to prepare yourself and your family in the event of an earthquake. And another article about the different dangerous earthquake zones around America. Dangerous earthquake zones in America americanlivewire.com READ MORE

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Dinosaurs and gems put on a show in Ogden

Have you ever faced a dinosaur? Check out this fun article highlighting Gemstone Junction. standard.net Imagine this: you walk through the doors of Golden Spike Arena’s Exhibit Hall to find a nine-foot-tall Osteosaurus (“Bone Lizard”) biting the heads of schoolchildren. Don’t worry. No children were harmed in the making of this event. READ MORE