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Basin and Range Province Seismic Hazard Summit III

San Marin Hotel following the 2008 M 6.0 Wells, Nevada earthquake.

For those interested in seismic hazards, the Utah Geological Survey and Western States Seismic Policy Council will convene the Basin and Range Province Seismic Hazard Summit III on January 12 – 17, 2015, at the Utah Department of Natural Resources.  The purpose of this conference is to bring together geologists, seismologists, geodesists, engineers, emergency managers, and policy makers to present and discuss the latest earthquake-hazards research, and to evaluate research implications for hazard reduction and public policy in the Basin and Range Province.

The conference will also include a short course on how to conduct a successful paleoseismic investigation, a field trip along the Salt Lake City segment of the Wasatch fault, a poster session, and a digital proceedings volume. The proceedings volume will contain abstracts and PowerPoint presentations from conference speakers and contributed papers and posters on Basin and Range seismic-hazard research or public policy.

It is our intent with this meeting to get as many consultants, other practitioners, and students involved.  The conference can be used for continuing education credits for professional licensing.

More information is available on the UGS website http://geology.utah.gov/ghp/workgroups/brpshs.htm, with online registration at http://brpshs.eventbrite.com.

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Some great articles for residents in earthquake country

It is always good to have plan for you and your family should a natural disaster occur. Take a couple of minutes to read this concise and thoughtful article regarding little things to do around our homes, as well as proper conduct, in the event of an earthquake. Like the article says—the more little things you can do today, next week, and within a month can be valuable preparation in the long run.

Lessons from Napa: Earthquake warns Utahns of sleeping giant
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So far in 2014, Dougherty said Utah has had five earthquakes with a magnitude 3 or higher. Three were in Sanpete County, one near Magna and one east of Bountiful.

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Utah will be hosting a major earthquake readiness exercise for emergency response this fall in various locations along the Wasatch Front.

Utah to host major earthquake readiness exercise
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Wasatch Front residents may see various emergency response activities and a military presence associated with a multiday emergency exercise in November. It’s a good reminder during September, which is National Preparedness Month, that preparedness is for government and residents alike.

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Glad You Asked: August 28, 2014

With recent geologic hazards like the North Salt Lake landslide, and Napa, California’s large earthquake, perhaps this “Glad You Asked” article can come in handy. Are you thinking of buying a home, and are wondering what geologic hazards are present at some of your prospects? Read for more information!

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In our opinion: Recent Napa Valley earthquake reminds Utahns to be prepared

Another article about earthquake preparedness that refers to a helpful publication, Putting Down Roots. Check it out!

deseretnews.com

California’s Napa Valley was fortunate that the 6.0 earthquake that struck over the weekend came at 3 a.m., when people generally were asleep and not out in public in large numbers. Property damage was widespread, perhaps topping $1 billion, and slightly less than 200 people were treated for injuries that ranged from minor to serious. It was hardly a minor seismic event.

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Rock fall prevention in Utah’s Canyons

A quick read on UDOT’s rockfall prevention efforts. Check it out!

good4utah.com

On average, the Utah Department of Transportation spends $200,000 each year cleaning up after rock falls. Crews also make weekly trips looking for potential hazards and how to prevent them.

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Early study warned of potential landslides at Eaglepointe

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Although a 2003 geotechnical report warned of the potential for landslides at Eaglepointe Estates in North Salt Lake, a 2013 supplemental study made no mention of the clay bedrock flagged for attention in the first and that one geologist called “a notorious bad boy” for instability.

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Experts discuss likelihood of large earthquake in Utah, offer preparedness tips

The recent 6 M earthquake in Napa, California, can serve as a large-earthquake preparedness reminder for us Utahans. Utah is earthquake country, and the Wasatch Front is capable of producing large earthquakes. We can’t predict when or where an earthquake will happen, but we can prepare to the best of our abilities. This article has a great video about what you can do to prepare, and supplies you should have on hand.

fox13now.com

The destruction witnessed in Northern California following a 6.0 magnitude earthquake should be a wake up call to citizens here in Utah. Our state could be next.

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Check out this GREAT ONLINE PUBLICATION that offers information and preparedness tips for you and your family (even the furry 4-legged ones!).

You can also find other Utah earthquake and geologic hazards information on our WEBSITE.

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Renovation Solutions: How to protect your hillside home against landslides

Another weekend gone by, and September on the horizon! Who got out into some cool geology this last weekend? Here’s an article for your Monday morning. While we cannot always avoid natural hazards and disasters, we can prepare to the best of our abilities. Check out this read for tips on reducing landslide risks around your home.

deseretnews.com

At the beginning of this month, a landslide in North Salt Lake destroyed one home and caused 27 others to be evacuated. People are rightly concerned about protecting their homes from disasters such as this. When things like this happen, we are all reminded that Utah is not immune to natural disasters. While we would drive ourselves crazy if we thought about the possibility of landslides and earthquakes every day, it is important to not live in complete denial either. We need to understand the risks and know what we can do to protect our homes against potential damage as best we can.

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The Eaglepointe Landslide in Salt Lake City, Utah

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One of the many landslide events in the last few days was a slide in the Eaglepointe subdivision in Salt Lake City in Utah.  The development of this landslide was brilliantly caught on a time-lapse video by KUTV reported Holly Menino and 2News photographer Mike Stephen:

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Assessing landslide risk falls to Utah homeowners

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Homeowners in a mountainside community north of Salt Lake City feared a cracked ridgeline above their property would send a landslide crashing below. They alerted city officials, who hired crews that began to raze the slope but couldn’t prevent a rock and debris from breaking away and smashing into a home.

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