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National Fossil Day is TOMORROW!

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Hey everyone! Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th, is the 6th annual National Fossil Day! Follow the National Fossil Day Facebook page for information and events HERE.

A message from the American Geosciences Institute—

“You are invited to join in celebration of the 6th Annual National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.  National Fossil Day is organized by the National Park Service as part of AGI’s Earth Science Week to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of paleontologists and fossil enthusiasts.

On National Fossil Day, scientists and park rangers will share fossil discoveries at special events nationwide and explain the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. National Fossil Day resources and activities celebrate the scientific and educational value of fossils, paleontology, and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations…”

Find more National Fossil Day information HERE!

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Utah Department of Natural Resources unveils new building Read more: Iron County Today – Utah Department of Natural Resources unveils new building

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On Sept. 28, the Utah Department of Natural Resources celebrated the opening of its new Southwest Regional Complex in Cedar City.

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Field Reviews Coming Up

Hey everyone! We’ve got two field reviews of new geologic mapping are coming your way. One trip will cover the Willard Quadrangle, the other will cover the Salt Lake City North and Baileys Lake Quadrangles. Please see the images for more information.

Field Review of New Geologic mapping Field Review of New Geologic mapping

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What Earthquake Maps Should Really Look Like

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When we hear that a magnitude 8 earthquake has struck, we know that’s worse than a magnitude 4 earthquake. But how much worse?

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When T. Rex Meets Triceratops in the New Dino Hall, It Will Be a Violent Affair

The National Museum of Natural History is planning for a dramatic exhibit in the coming years!

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Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops. Even after more than a century of fossil finds all over the world, these two dinosaurs remain among the most iconic of all. And in the newly renovated dinosaur and fossil hall slated to open in 2019 at the National Museum of Natural History, the two saurians will be dramatically positioned in a way the public has never seen before.

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“The Mesozoic Era”, illustrated and created by Corkboard of Curiosities.

Here’s a little scientific fun for the day–”The Mesozoic Era” illustrated and created by Corkboard of Curiosities. Thanks for making paleontology so fun! Be sure to follow them on social media to stay up to date on their latest postings.

 See their wonderful illustration HERE.
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Earth Science Week 2015 in full swing!

Earth Science Week is in full swing at the Utah Geological Survey this week. Who else has Earth Science Week plans??

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Stream Table Earth Science Week ESW

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Spectacular Geology: Amazing Photos of the American Southwest

A spectacular look at the geology in southern Utah—a lasting display of nature’s effect on rock.

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Southwest of Moab, Utah, is an area of the American Southwest that is truly a showcase of geology. Check out these stunning images of one of the most geologically and biologically rich environments in North America.

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Seismologists See Salt Lake City Future Disaster by Reading the Dirt

If you missed it a couple of weeks ago, here is an article outlining the paleoseismic study some of our UGS geologists helped with on a trench.

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Not far from I-215 in Salt Lake City, near the airport, a deep trench cuts through the earth. Though it looks like a sewer repair project, there’s nothing down here but dirt. And dirt, to the trained eye, can reveal quite a bit about a city’s future.

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Seismic makeover for Utah County dam and reservoir

The Silver Lake Flat Dam is getting a makeover to improve stability in the event of a large earthquake

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Nestled high in the mountains above several northern Utah County communities, the Silver Lake Flat Dam could fail in an earthquake, sending gushing waters down the canyon and likely killing a couple thousand people.

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