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POTD December 20, 2013: Abajo Mountains, San Juan County, Utah

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!

December 19, 2013

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POTD December 19, 2013: White Canyon, Natural Bridges National Monument, San Juan County, Utah

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 […]

December 19, 2013

BLM Moab office seeks steward volunteers

www.deseretnews.com The Bureau of Land Management Utah Moab Field Office is seeking site stewards for several key dinosaur track sites. READ HERE

December 18, 2013

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POTD December 18, 2013: Wellsville Mountains, Cache County, Utah

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!

December 18, 2013

GEOLOGY NEWS, NEW ON THE WEB, UGS IN THE MEDIA

Police Chief: Looting At Home Destroyed By Rockfall

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!

December 18, 2013

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POTD December 17, 2013: Middle Desert Overlook, Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County, Utah

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!

December 17, 2013

NEW ON THE WEB

Study: Yellowstone magma chamber more than 2 and a-half times larger than estimated

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

December 17, 2013

GEOLOGY NEWS, NEW ON THE WEB, UGS IN THE MEDIA

What causes rock slides like the one in Rockville?

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

December 16, 2013

GEOLOGY NEWS, NEW ON THE WEB

Expert: More rock slides likely

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

December 16, 2013

GEOLOGY NEWS, NEW ON THE WEB

Geologists begin studying trigger factors for Rockville slide

www.ksl.com Geologists with the Utah Geological Survey were quick on the scene of Thursday’s rock slide in Rockville that left two people dead. READ MORE GET MORE INFO

December 16, 2013

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Entries by Utah Geological Survey

POTD December 20, 2013: Abajo Mountains, San Juan County, Utah

POTD December 19, 2013: White Canyon, Natural Bridges National Monument, San Juan County, Utah

BLM Moab office seeks steward volunteers

POTD December 18, 2013: Wellsville Mountains, Cache County, Utah

Police Chief: Looting At Home Destroyed By Rockfall

POTD December 17, 2013: Middle Desert Overlook, Capitol Reef National Park, Wayne County, Utah

Study: Yellowstone magma chamber more than 2 and a-half times larger than estimated

What causes rock slides like the one in Rockville?

Expert: More rock slides likely

Geologists begin studying trigger factors for Rockville slide

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