A couple of our geologists, Gregg Beukelman and Adam McKean, talk about new knowledge of fault lines west of Salt Lake International Airport thanks to advances in technology. Read more about it!
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Geologist Adam McKean said experts knew there were some faults in the earth west of the Salt Lake International Airport.
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Dozens of adults and kids gathered on the lawn adjacent to the Museum of Moab last Friday afternoon, Oct. 10, to celebrate “National Fossil Day” during the first Moab Dinosaur Festival.
With Earth Science Week ending, we’ve compiled and created a little video recapping a successful #EarthScienceWeek here at the UGS! The Utah Geological Survey hosts hands-on activities for school groups (usually 4th and 5th graders) during October. Check it out!
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The Earth formed more than 4.5 billion years ago. As the planet cooled, a new solid crust formed. The crust is only 8 kilometers thick under the oceans (oceanic crust) and about 32 kilometers thick under the continents (continental crust).
We know that #NationalFossilDay was yesterday, but we love fossils so much that we wanted to share this great article on Utah’s Greater Canyonlands dino treasures.
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Today, October 15th is National Fossil Day! We celebrate it with the acknowledgement that as a repository of scientific discovery, Greater Canyonlands holds a treasure trove of found and yet-to-be-found paleontological secrets.
A great read for the morning. One example of technological progression and its contribution to our greater knowledge!
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A blend of photos and technology takes a new twist on studying cliff landscapes and how they were formed. Dylan Ward, a University of Cincinnati assistant professor of geology, will present a case study on this unique technology application at The Geological Society of America’s Annual Meeting & Exposition. The meeting takes place Oct. 19-22, in Vancouver.
Good afternoon, geo friends! Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the World Series Loma Prieta Earthquake in San Francisco, and today 20 million people across the world are partaking in earthquake drills in observance of the Great ShakeOut. Are you prepared for an earthquake, or other natural disasters?
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More than 20 million people around the world on Thursday are expected to take part in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, an annual event that promotes earthquake readiness.
Find more information on Great ShakeOuts HERE
Find preparedness tips for Utah HERE
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Earth Science Week 2014 at the Utah Geological Survey wrapped up last Thursday. Nearly 900 students, teachers, and parents, rotated through science stations at the Utah Core Research Center to experience 90 minutes of hands-on Earth science. The UGS was greatly assisted by dozens of scientist volunteers including people from the Bureau of Land Management, National Weather Service, North American Exploration, Paul Anderson Consulting, Rockhounders Outreach for Community Knowledge, University of Utah, Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Utah Office of Energy Development, Utah Valley University, Utah Water Resources, Utah Division of Oil, Gas, & Mining, Utah Friends of Paleontology, and Weber State University.
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What does everyone have planned this weekend? If you are near Moab, the Dinosaur Festival kicks off today and tomorrow at the Museum of Moab and the Moab Information Center. Read more about it in this article!
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In celebration of the fifth annual National Fossil Day on Wednesday, Oct. 15, people in the Moab area are invited to go back in time Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9 and 10 at the Dinosaur Festival at Museum of Moab and the Moab Information Center.
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) is a division of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Several specialized programs comprise the UGS: Data Management, Energy & Minerals, Geologic Hazards, Geologic Information & Outreach, Geologic Mapping, Groundwater & Wetlands, and Paleontology.
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