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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyDuring May of 1984, two snaIl debris flows occurred in Johnson'sHollCM of Emigration Canyon (Figure 1 - Location Map, and Figure 2 -Vicinity Map). These flows passed through Standel Cove subdivision andinto Emigration Canyon stream without any significant danage to the homesor drainage structures....
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveySummary This proceedings volume documents the results of the 2022 Basin and Range Earthquake Summit (BRES22) convened by the Utah Geological Survey in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 17–20, 2022. The summit was sponsored by the Utah Geological Survey, the Utah Division of...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: J. W. Gwynn This one page information sheet gives basic information concerning the Great Salt Lake. Information includes: low level on record, high level on record, freshwater sources, salt content, islands, and more. Other Information: Published: 1990 (updated 1998) Pages: 1 p. Location:...
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: UGS Staff The St. George Dinosaur Trackside, a world-class dinosaur trackside, was discovered in February 200 about one mile east of downtown St. George in southwestern Utah. This two-sided handout gives information about the ancient environment, how the tracks were preserved, and how...
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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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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: W. F. Case Rock falls are a natural process of cliff and hillside erosion. They consist of large rock fragments from a cliff, or boulders from a slope that bounce, roll, and slide down a hillside and come to rest in a “runoutâ€...
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: UGS Staff This four-page publication outlines a brief history of earthquakes in Utah, discusses different hazards related to earthquake activity, and gives instructions on earthquake safety. Other Information: Published: 1990 Pages: 4 p. Location: Utah Media Type: Paper Publication
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: GES staff Landslides are common in Utah. Landslide hazards are greatest near or on steep slopes or along streams. Listed below are suggestions on how to recognize landslides and landslide-prone areas, and what to do to reduce the likelihood of landslides. And REMEMBER...
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: F. X. Ashland and M. D. Hylland This pamphlet provides a nontechnical summary of the results of the Utah Geological Survey’s preliminary slope-stability evaluation of the Pine Ridge landslide at the Timber Lakes Estates in Wasatch County, and discusses the implications for future...
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: S. N. Eldredge and C. M. Wilkerson This brochure is an introduction to Salt Lake County's geologic resources and the important role they play in our economy and everyday lives. Understanding the dynamic forces that form geologic resources and the factors that influence...
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Vendor: Utah Geological SurveyBy: B. J. Solomon The radon-hazard potential of central Sevier Valley is mapped based on geologic factors. Soil with the greatest potential for high indoor-radon levels is common in the south end of the valley and along the valley margins. This soil is derived...
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