Geologic Publications

This volume, aimed at the general reader, presents life and times of the amazing animals that inhabited Earth more than 500 million years ago. The Cambrian Period was a critical time in Earth's history. During this immense span of time nearly every modern group...

Edited By: Michael D. Vanden Berg, Robert Ressetar, and Lauren P. Birgenheier This publication includes Stratigraphy, Hydrogeology, Economic Geology, Deformation in the Green River Formation, and Paleontology. Other Information: Utah Geological AssociationPublished: 2015Pages: N/ALocation: Utah STRATIGRAPHY STRATIGRAPHY, CORRELATION, AND AGE OF THE MOENKOPI FORMATION...

Edited by: D. R. ShaweThis book has been prepared as a guide to Field Excursion C-2 held in conjunction with the Fifth Quadrennial Symposium of the International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits at Snowbird, Utah, August 13-19, 1978. The field excursion visited...

Edited by: D. A. Sprinkel, W. A. Yonkee, and T. C. Chidsey, Jr. The Sevier thrust belt traverses the entire length of Utah and serves as the principal unifying element of the amazingly diverse geological regions of the state. To the east we find...

Edited by: B. G. Hill and S. R. BereskinOil and gas exploration and development has played an important historic and economic part in Utah, and many areas remain virtually unexplored. This publication will increase knowledge and awareness of the oil industry in Utah as...

Edited by: M. L. AllisonThroughout its history, Utah was thoroughly prospected, mines were opened and closed, and periods of lively activity alternated with those of diminished activity according to the driving forces of supply and demand. In time, the great wealth and potential of...

By: C. McCalla A colorful flyer showcasing some of the flora and fauna that flourished in Utah's ancient enivronments with simple maps, fossil photos, and text. Other Information: Published: 2009 Pages: 1 p. Location: Utah Media Type: Paper Publication

By: J. L. Jarva The liquefaction-potential categories of Utah County are mapped based on local geology and subsurface soil and water conditions and depend on the probability of having an earthquake within a 100-year period that will be strong enough to cause liquefaction in...

By: W. L. Stokes This book tells of the wild, crude, undomesticated, unused, and generally less desired rocks that make up the landscape of the plateau country. This guide book gets down to the basic details of the geology and geologic history of the...

By: I. G. Wong, W. J. Silva, S. S. Olig, P. Thomas, D. Wright, F. X. Ashland, and N. Gregor The Salt Lake City metropolitan area is one of the most seismically hazardous urban areas in the interior of the western U.S. because of...

By: R. W. Gloyn, D. E. Tabet, B. T. Tripp, C. E. Bishop, C. D. Morgan, J. W. Gwynn, and R. E. BlackettThe Utah Geological Survey has collected and evaluated information on the known and potential energy, mineral, and ground-water resources in Carbon and...

By Tiffany Taylor Step back in time and experience the breathtaking beauty of Zion National Park through the lens of history with the Zion National Park Historic Postcards collection from Images of America. This captivating compilation, published in 2008, offers a unique glimpse into...

Edited By: John B. Comer, Paul C. Inkenbrandt, Kenneth A. Krahulec, and Michael L. Pinnell This publication includes contributions to the understanding of Geology in Utah's West Desert. Here is a table of contents CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF GEOLOGY IN UTAH'S WEST DESERT...

Edited by: R. L. Bon, R. W. Gloyn, and G. M. Park The mineral resources of Utah are as varied and fascinating as its geology and scenery. These resources are comprised of not only the well known base metal districts, but also a wide...

Edited by: M. C. Erskin, J. E. Faulds, J. M. Bartley, and P. D. Rowley The scope of papers included in this volume range from regional geophysical considerations of the western Plateau Transition zone, to detailed studies of the structure and timing of deformation...

Edited by: A. C. Huffman Jr., W. R. Lund, and L. H. GodwinFor a number of years, there has been a great amount of interest in the Paradox Basin. The interest has been generated primarily by many aspects of the energy industry: from petroleum...

Edited by: UGAEnvironmental geology tour of the Wasatch Front ? Road Logs contains three field trips stretching from Brigham City to Nephi. These road logs detail the exact route taken during these field trips, as well as explaining the geology and hazard areas in...

By: S. N. Eldredge and E. H. O'Brien This photo essay contains selected photos, brief text, and newspaper excerpts for four significant earthquakes in Utah, illustrating what happened and what could happen during an earthquake. Original photos were compiled by Edith H. O’Brien, Earthquake...

By: UGS Staff Utah is still the place to find oil and gas. This informational brochure provides information on the exploration and developmental opportunities of Utah's petroleum resources, explains Utah's geologic setting, and chronicles Utah's oil and gas exploration history. A land-ownership map is...

By: H. H. Doelling, C. G. Oviatt, and P. W. Huntoon Bedded salt deposits were identified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as places suitable to store or dispose of nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The Paradox Basin, with its thick salt...