Entries by Utah Geological Survey

"Spot the Rock" February 27, 2014

“Spot the Rock” is back this week with these towering giants. Can you guess where in Utah this feature is found? Like us on FACEBOOK or follow us on TWITTER to participate in “Spot the Rock”!

POTD February 25, 2014: La Sal Mountains, Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah

La Sal Mountains, Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah Photographer: Mark Milligan; ©2011 Mount Tukuhnikivatz, a prominent peak in the La Sal Mountains, is an erosional remnant of magma that rose from depth (but never reached the surface) about 28 million years ago, forcing through and pushing up the area’s layered sedimentary rocks. View from […]

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Fossil Theft Raises Concerns About Bustling Black Market

For those of you following the stolen dino tracks from Moab, here is another great article related to the matter. nbcnews.com Paleontologists have a bone to pick with fossil aficionados who are fueling an international black market for the prehistoric specimens. READ MORE Read the previous post on the stolen tracks HERE.