Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County, Utah Photographer: Tyler Knudsen Sheer walls of Jurassic-age Wingate Sandstone loom over a barn and orchards of historic Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County.
Abajo Mountains, San Juan County, Utah Photographer: Grant Willis Blocky sandstone ledge deposited in an oasis-like setting between ancient sand dunes forms a resistant cap over beds of the Jurassic-age Navajo Sandstone. Chippean Rocks west of the Abajo Mountains, San Juan County. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
White Canyon, Natural Bridges National Monument, San Juan County, Utah Photographer: Michael Vanden Berg The Owachomo Bridge was created by stream erosion of the Permian-age Cedar Mesa Sandstone. Owachomo, a Hopi term meaning “rock mound,” is named for the large rock mass found on the northeastern abutment of the bridge. Be sure to follow us […]
www.deseretnews.com The Bureau of Land Management Utah Moab Field Office is seeking site stewards for several key dinosaur track sites. READ HERE
Wellsville Mountains, Cache County, Utah Photographer: Stefan Kirby Cephalopod fossil in the Mississippian-age Great Blue Limestone along the crest of the Wellsville Mountains, Cache County. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
www.kutv.com Five days after a rockslide killed two people inside their home, state geologists Tuesday returned to Rockville and warned the mayor and police chief that more rocks will fall. READ MORE Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
POTD December 17, 2013: Middle Desert Overlook, Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County, Utah Photographer: Stefan Kirby Eroding buttes of the Middle Jurassic-age Entrada Sandstone and overlying Curtis Formation. Middle Desert Overlook, Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
The hot molten rock beneath Yellowstone National Park is 2 ½ times larger than previously estimated, meaning the park’s supervolcano has the potential to erupt with a force about 2,000 times the size of Mount St. Helens, according to a new study. READ MORE
www.4utah.com The rock slide in Rockville, Utah that killed two people has many wondering how did it happen and could it happen again. WATCH INTERVIEW HERE
www.thespectrum.com Utah Geological Survey experts said it is unclear when another rock slide could take place at the Rockville Bench Mesa in Rockville, but as the freeze-thaw season continues, residents may be at a larger risk than normal. READ MORE
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