fox13now.com
The study of a new dinosaur discovery in Spain, announced Monday, was led by researchers from Utah.
nationalparkstraveler.com
What did the Colorado Plateau look like 250 million years ago? That’s a question geologists hope to shed some light on via an ambitious project that is pulling rock cores up from as much as 1.5 kilometers down into the plateau’s belly. The Colorado Plateau is an expansive region, taking in parts of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Within this geologic province are some of our most iconic national parks: Arches and Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon and Zion, the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest to name the most recognizeable. What makes them so stunning is the geology from which they rise.
Many of you may already know the Utah Geological Survey has a Facebook page. Well, did you know that you could win a 2014 Calendar of Utah Geology by liking our page? Now you do! We’re giving away one of our gorgeous 2014 calendars to the 2,000th person to like our Facebook page! We appreciate all our followers and want to say thank you for joining our Facebook group. By liking our page you’ll get the same great pictures, articles, and geology news you get right here on our blog, and you can quickly share them with all your Facebook friends. Plus, you can send us your favorite Utah geology picures, and connect with other fans of Utah geology. If you already like our page, tell your friends to like us, too! If one of your friends happens to be our 2,000th like, maybe they’ll share the calendar with you! After all, what are friends for?
AND if you happen to be a Twitter user, we’re also giving away a calendar to the 800th follower! Twitter is a great way to get geology pictures, info, and news quickly!
So, now it’s time for you to ask your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and the occasional friendly stranger to go online and like the UGS Facebook page or follow the UGS on Twitter. Our 2014 calendar is amazing and it could be yours for FREE! Keep an eye on the numbers and good luck!
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Info on the calendar here: 2014 Calendar of Utah Geology
livescience.com
A supervolcano blasting Yellowstone National Park to smithereens may capture the imagination, but the region’s real risk comes from earthquakes, researchers reported here Sunday (Oct. 27) at the Geological Society of America’s annual meeting.
Since October 1998, the American Geological Institute (AGI) has fostered this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. Efforts to highlight the role of Earth sciences have increased dramatically on local, national and international levels. This year’s Earth Science Week at the Utah Geological Survey was celebrated from October 7th to 10th at the Utah Core Research Center.
Activities include panning for “gold,” learning about rocks and the rock cycle, identifying minerals, observing stream erosion and deposition, and seeing how fossils are prepared in the lab. To see photos from previous years, visit the UGS website at http://geology.utah.gov/teacher/esweek.htm
This year we had 863 students participate in Earth Science Week (ESW), along with about 60 parents and 35 teachers consisting of seven public schools, one private school, and six home schools. In addition to Utah Geological Survey staff, many volunteers contributed to the success of ESW including personnel from the Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining and the Division of Water Resources; Utah’s Office of Energy Development; the organizations R.O.C.K. (Rockhounder’s Outreach for Community Knowledge), A.W.G. (Association of Women Geoscientists, Utah Chapter), and the U.G.A. (Utah Geological Association); and from the private sector, Professional Service Industries, Inc., and North American Exploration, Inc. Additionally, minerals were provided by Utah Kennecott Copper, CML Metals Co., and U.S. Magnesium.
After reviewing critiques from teachers and students, we think that ESW 2013 was a success. Here’s some of the kudos:
Teacher Quotes
“The students loved it, the parents with us enjoyed it, and the other 4th grade teachers thought it was great” Oakwood Elementary
“The teaching was exceptional. The rotations were just so interesting . . . the adult parents were all marveling how much great training their kids got . . .” Sunrise Elementary
“It’s the best thing out there” Sharon Walkington, Governor’s Medal Recipient for Volunteerism
Student Quotes
“It was so fun when I got home I told my mom everything about the trip”
“It is the best place ever you guys rock”
“I liked when we did the sand dams and what would happen if you lived on top of one”
“We had a blast!!!!”
“I am planning on coming back with my whole family.”
It was a VERY and I mean very cool trip, in fact I want to go again.”
“I just wanted to tell you guys that was the best field trip I had ever gone on.”
“The best part I think was panning for rocks and minerals. Of course though, lots of kids liked that. When I got home, I tricked my little brother into thinking it was real gold! No wonder they call it fool’s gold”
stgeorgeutah.com
Four new paleontological sites were discovered during the Southern Parkway project in Washington County, and 10 previously known localities were surveyed for additional paleontological resources. Paleontologist Andrew Milner shares his findings, some of which may be entirely new discoveries to science.
Check out these upcoming events.
Roving the Red Planet: A Field Geologist Explores Gale Crater
Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Williams, Planetary Science Institute
Date: September 24, 2013
Night at the new Natural History Museum of Utah
Join us for a private party at this new, extraordinary museum. The night will include food and beverages, entertainment, private access to all museum galleries, and behind-the-scenes tours of the collections area.
MORE ABOUT THE UTAH GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Mapped by
Tyler R. Knudsen, Robert F. Biek, and Janice M. Hayden
Utah Geological Survey
A STATEMAP project supported by the Utah Geological Survey and the U.S. Geological Survey
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
The purpose of the review is to give the public and local government officials an opportunity to learn about new geologic research in their district, and to give geologists and others an opportunity to critique the maps before they are published.
Highlights
- Geologic hazards, including landslides, collapsible soils, earth fissures, and earthquake faults
- Geology of lower Cedar Canyon
- Kanarra anticline and Hurricane Cliffs
- North Hills – sub-Claron unconformity and megaboulder deposits
- Eightmile Hills and eastern Harmony Mountains – ash-flow tuffs and gravity slides
- Granite Mountain and Three Peaks laccoliths
- Iron Springs thrust fault
- Iron mines
Information
- Assemble at the Utah Geological Survey parking lot, 88 Fiddler Canyon Road, in Cedar City at 7:15 a.m.; depart at 7:30 a.m. sharp.
- Anyone is invited – please circulate this notice among your colleagues.
- There is no charge, but for planning purposes, we ask that you RSVP to the Utah Geological Survey (email: starrsoliz@utah.gov; or call 801-537-3300).
- A few short but strenuous hikes are planned.
- A high-clearance vehicle is required; we may have some spaces in UGS vehicles within the field area (not to or from Salt Lake City) – please contact us if you would like a ride.
- Please bring a sack lunch, water, boots, hat, and field clothes.
- If severe weather threatens, please call the UGS office on day before to see if canceled.
Questions? Contact Tyler Knudsen (435-865-9036, tylerknudsen@utah.gov) or Bob Biek (801-537-3356, bobbiek@utah.gov).
The Utah Geological Survey 2014 Calendar of Utah Geology has arrived. The calendars are on sale for $4.95 each or $4.25 for orders of 10 or more at the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore, 1594 West North Temple in Salt Lake City.
The photos are taken by staff members who are often on assignment in some of the most intriguing areas of the state.
Geologic map of the Johnson Lakes quadrangle, Kane County, Utah, and Coconino County, Arizona,
By: Janice M. Hayden
The Johnson Lakes quadrangle includes parts of the Chocolate (Shinarump) and Vermilion Cliff steps of the Grand Staircase in the southwest part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Reddish-brown Lower Jurassic strata of the Vermilion Cliffs dominate the map area. Overall, strata dip gently to the northwest. They are cut by the Paunsaugunt fault at the east edge of the map area, and by several minor, mostly down-to-the-west normal faults. A variety of surficial deposits locally conceal bedrock, including broad alluvial and eolian surfaces deeply incised by modern arroyos. “Picture stone” from the Shinarump Conglomerate Member of the Chinle Formation is quarried locally.
This CD contains geographic information system (GIS) files in ESRI file geodatabase and shapefile formats. Also included are two plates-the geologic map at 1:24,000 and the explanation sheet-both in PDF format. The latest version of Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF files. Specialized GIS software is required to use the GIS files.
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Hydrogeochemistry, geothermometry, and structural setting of Thermal Springs in northern Utah and southeastern Idaho,
By:Brennan Young, Katherine, Shervais, Moises Ponce-Zepeda, Sari Rosove, James Evans
This CD contains a 29-page report conducted by undergraduate researchers at Utah State University during 2010 and 2011 under the direction of Dr. James P. Evans. It includes data collected from hot springs in northern Utah and southeastern Idaho, including location, temperature, acidity, salinity, cation concentrations, and maximum reservoir temperature estimates acquired through the application of several cation geothermometers.
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