Entries by Utah Geological Survey

POTD March 17, 2014: Caineville, Wayne County, Utah

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! This photo may not be green, but I-rish I was there! Caineville, Wayne County, Utah Photographer: Robert Ressetar; ©2011 Deltaic sandstone of the Emery Member caps the Blue Gate Member of the Mancos Shale, deposited in a sea during the Cretaceous Period, Caineville, Wayne County.

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"Significant Geologic Hazards" In Washington County

Some of our geologists are studying the hazards in this area. Take a look at this article at what they have to say about the rock-fall hazards and other geologic hazards present in Washington County. kutv.com Communities from La Verkin to Springdale have “significant geologic hazards” along State Route 9, according to a report released […]

"Spot the Rock" March 13, 2014

Can you “Spot the Rock”? It’s time for a new mystery geologic location—tell us where these bumpy rocks are found! Like us on FACEBOOK or follow us on TWITTER to participate! UPDATE: Location Revealed For those of you who follow our GeoSights (http://1.usa.gov/1dqnUJo), last week’s “Spot the Rock” was probably very easy. For those who […]

Strangest Magma on Earth: Carbonatites of Ol Doinyo Lengai

Check out this interesting read and video short on the strange lava of Ol Doinyo Lengai, a volcano in Tanzania! wired.com If you had to pick the most unique volcano on Earth, you’d be hard pressed to find a better candidate than Tanzania’s Ol Doinyo Lengai. Not only does it look like a volcano designed […]