Just like a heart monitor, the “hum” of Mesa Arch shows that it’s in good health, and safe from collapse for now. Read more how scientists are assessing the internal health of our arches!
livescience.com
A spectacular rock arch in Utah is safe from collapse for now, according to a study that used a new technique to listen to the arch’s natural “hum” to measure its internal health.
The La Sal Mountains viewed through Mesa Arch in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park, San Juan County, Utah
Photographer: Taylor Boden
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.