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Proeedings Volume, 2022 Basin and Range Earthquake Summit (MP 177)
Summary 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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St. George dinosaur tracksite (PI-78)
By: 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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What is the Grand Staircase? (PI-64)
By: UGS Staff One of Utah's most unusual geologic features, this staircase soars 6,000 vertical feet over a horizontal distance of 150 miles. Other Information: Published: 1999 Pages: 2 p. Location: Garfield and Kane Counties Media Type: Paper Publication

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Geologic resources of Salt Lake County, Utah (PI-5)
By: 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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Earthquake fault map of a portion of Salt Lake County, Utah
By: UGS Staff This map shows the location of faults in Salt Lake County. Back side of map includes information on faults, effects of surface fault rupture, when and where surface rupture is likely to occur, and what can be done to protect homes....

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Places with hazards; a teacher's handbook on natural hazards in Utah: The radon hazard in Utah (OFR-211D)
By: S. N. Eldredge The Places with Hazards curriculum was developed for secondary-level earth science teachers as a means of preparing students to live more safely in a world that can pose problems from natural hazards. Students should be able to make wise choices...

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Places with hazards; a teacher's handbook on natural hazards in Utah: Problem soil and rock in Utah (OFR-211C)
By: S. N. Eldredge The Places with Hazards curriculum was developed for secondary-level earth science teachers as a means of preparing students to live more safely in a world that can pose problems from natural hazards. Students should be able to make wise choices...

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A Salt Lake Valley field trip guide for educators teaching 8th grade earth science (OFR-200)
By: G. Bemis The purpose of this guide is to provide educators in the Salt Lake Valley with a tool to enhance the teachings of 8th grade earth science. Teachers with a minimal earth science background can use this guide to easily identity local...

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Geologic resources of Box Elder County, Utah (MP 89-3)
By: S. N. Eldredge, M. H. Bugden, and C. M. Wilkerson This brochure is a basic introduction to Box Elder County's geologic resources and the role they play in our economy and everyday lives. To recognize their existence and realize their importance, it is...

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Geology and Antelope Island State Park, Utah (MP 88-2)
By: H. H. Doelling and others Antelope Island is located in the southeast corner of Great Salt lake and is the largest of its islands. It is a little over 40 square miles in size, with a length of 15 miles in a north-south...

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Living River The Promise of the Mighty Colorado
"An informative examination and celebration of the beautiful and endangered Colorado River and its importance for people and wildlife." ? Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal Winner • National Outdoor Book Award Winner • High Plains Book Awards Finalist • Colorado Book...

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Evaluating Surface Faulting Chronologies of Graben-Bounding Faults in Salt Lake Valley, Utah- New Paleoseismic Data from the Salt Lake City Segment of the Wasatch Fault Zone and the West Valley Fault Zone (SS-149)
By: Christopher B. DuRoss and Michael D. Hylland The Salt Lake City segment (SLCS) of the Wasatch fault zone and the West Valley fault zone (WVFZ) are Holocene-active faults that have evidence of large-magnitude (M ~6-7) surface-faulting earthquakes. Paleoseismic research trenches at the Penrose...

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Fault Trace Mapping and Surface-Fault-Rupture Special Study Zone Delineation of the East and West Cache Fault Zones and Other Regional Faults, Utah (RI-286)
by Adam I. Hiscock, Emily J. Kleber, Susanne U. Jänecke, Greg N. McDonald, Robert Q. Oaks Jr., and Tammy Rittenour This report presents detailed mapping of the East Cache fault zone (ECFZ), West Cache fault zone (WCFZ, Dayton-Oxford, Mantua area, and James Peak faults...

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The Changing Bonneville Salt Flats (PI-106)
By: Jeremiah Bernau The Bonneville Salt Flats in western Utah are renowned worldwide for hosting land-speed racing events. They are easily accessible from Interstate 80 and are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This distinct landscape spans approximately 5 miles wide by 12 miles...

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Shallow Groundwaer Hazard in Utah (PI-105)
By: Jessica J. Castleton Flooding can occur not only from surface water, such as from rivers and streams, but also through shallow groundwater. In developed areas, problems can occur when groundwater is within about 10 feet of the ground surface. Shallow groundwater can flood basements...

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Assessment of potential damage to real property from major debris flow in Standel Cove subdivision, Salt Lake County, Utah (RI-188)
During 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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Landslide Hazards In Utah (PI-98)
By: 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)
By: 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)
By: 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)
By: 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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