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Technical reports for 1998, Applied Geology Program (RI-242)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: G. N. McDonald, compiler The Geologic Hazards Program of the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) maps and defines geologic hazards and provides assistance to tax-supported entities (cities, towns, counties, and their engineers, planning commissions, or planning departments; associations of governments; state agencies; and school...
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Preliminary geotechnical-engineering slope-stability investigation of the Pine Ridge landslide, Timber Lakes Estates, Wasatch County, Utah (RI-232)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: F. X. Ashland and M. D. Hylland The purpose of a preliminary geotechnical-engineering slope-stability analysis is to use state-of-the-art computer programs to estimate slope stability in areas where we have few detailed engineering test data. The technique uses engineering-geologic judgement, rather than expensive...
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Debris-flood and debris-flow hazard from Lone Pine Canyon near Centerville, Davis County, Utah (RI-223)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: W. E. Mulvey At the request of Centerville City, the Utah Geological Survey conducted a geologic investigation at the mouth of Lone Pine canyon. The purpose of the investigation was to estimate the potential for future debris flows or debris floods reaching the...
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An overview of landslide inventories predominantly of North America (RI-217)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: S. N. Eldredge The Utah Geological and Mineral Survey (UGMS) received funding for two years from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for landslide inventory work. UGMS intended to develop a standard report form and a manual for recording information about Utah landslides, and...
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Investigation of potential geologic hazards near the Thistle landslide, Utah County, Utah (RI-213)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: G. C. Willis In the spring of 1983 an old landslide near Thistle, Utah reactivated and moved downslope, forming a dam 220 feet (67 m) high which blocked a major railroad, highway, and river. Thistle Lake, which formed behind the landslide dam, reached...
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Engineering geology for land-use planning for a parcel of state-owned land east of Washington County, Utah (RI-212)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: R. H. Klauk and W. E. MulveyThe purpose of this investigation was to inventory geologic conditions on the property, including geologic hazards, and present that information in a format that would allow the Division of State Lands and Forestry to make informed decisions...
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UGS involvement with Paradox Basin repository siting: a review of UGS activities associated with the Department of Energy's efforts to evaluate areas within the Paradox Basin as suitable for a high level nuclear waste repository (San Juan County) (RI-202)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: S. N. Eldredge and G. Atwood This Report of Investigation consists of four reports that summarize different aspects Qf the Utah Geological and Mineral Survey's (UGMS) review of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) program to evaluate several areas in the Paradox Basin...
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Causes of basement flooding along 11800 South near 3800 West, South Jordan and Riverton, Salt Lake County (RI-195)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: G. E. Christenson The purpose of this investigation was to determine the source of shallow ground water which is flooding basements in three homes along 11800 South between 3600 and 4000 West in South Jordan and Riverton. These homes were flooded for the...
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Landslide Hazards In Utah (PI-98)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: Gregg Beukelman According to the U.S. Geological Survey, landslides are a serious geological hazard common to almost every state in our country. Publication addresses Landslides: Serious and Common Geologic Hazards, Types of Landslides, Causes of Landslides, Landslide Distribution, Reducing Risk from Landslides, and...
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Rock-fall hazards in Utah (PI-94)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: J. J. Castleton Rock falls pose a hazard in Utah because we live, work, and recreate in close proximity to mountains and mesas. This publication explains how and why rock falls occur, and ways to reduce the potential damage they can cause. Other...
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The 2005-06 Creekside Drive area landslides, Mountain Green, Morgan County, Utah (PI-91)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: A. Elliott Early in 2005, several landslides occurred in the Creekside Drive area of Mountain Green located in western Morgan County. Details about the geologic makeup of the area, as well as damage caused by the landslides are included in this publication. Other...
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Wildfires and Debris Flows in northern Utah (PI-90)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: A. Elliott Wildfires are a direct threat to life and property, but the less obvious threat of flooding and debris flows that often follow wildfires can be equally devastating. This publication discusses the link between the two and the dangers present when these...
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The 2005 Sage Vista Lane Landslide, Cedar Hills, Utah County, Utah (PI-89)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: A. Elliott Homeowners in Cedar Hills first detected movement on the Sage Vista Lane landslide on April 28, 2005, and by the next day the landslide had moved against the lower back wall of a townhouse unit. This publication explains why the landslide...
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The 2001 Heather Drive Landslide, Layton, Davis County, Utah (PI-88)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: A. Elliott The August 2001 Heather Drive landslide in Layton damaged six houses, forcing homeowners to evaluate them. This publication discusses the event and aftermath, as well as the geological makeup of the area in an attempt to explain why the landslide occurred....
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Earthquake fault map of a portion of Tooele County, Utah (PI-84)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: UGS Staff This map shows the location of faults in Tooele Valley, between the Oquirrh Mountains and the Stansbury Mountains. Back side of map includes information on faults, effects of surface fault rupture, when and where surface rupture is likely to occur, and...
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Earthquake fault map of a portion of Cache County, Utah (PI-83)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: UGS Staff This map shows the location of faults in Cache Valley, between the Bear River Range to the east and the Cache County line to the west. Back side of map includes information on faults, effects of surface fault rupture, when and...
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Liquefaction susceptibility map for Tooele Valley, Tooele County, Utah (PI-80)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: UGS Staff The liquefaction-susceptibility categories of Tooele Valley are mapped based on local geology and subsurface soil and water conditions. In Tooele Valley, the most susceptible soils are along the shorelines of Great Salt Lake and Rush Lake. Answers are provided to questions...
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Using geologic-hazards information to reduce risks and losses - a guide for local governments (PI-75)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: B. J. Solomon Many of the geologic processes that shaped Utah's landscape over the past few million years remain active today. When these natural processes endanger life and property we term them geologic hazards. Utah has experienced loss of life and property damage...
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Landslides: What they are, why they occur (PI-74)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: W. F. Case Landslides occur as gravitational forces exceed the strength of the material in a slope. Rock slides, debris slides, and slumps “slide†on a weak, fractured, slick, clayey, or water-saturated surface. This two-page sheet discusses why landslides occur, how risk can...
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Debris-flow hazards (PI-70)Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: W. F. Case Color flyer with photos. It explains what debris-flows are, how they come to be, and the hazards associated with them in an easy-to-understand text. Other Information: Published: 2000 Pages: 2 p. Location: Utah Media Type: Paper Publication
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