News

It spurred an explosive migration to California and is yearned for as a piece of jewelry part of people's collection. Turns ...
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Geological Survey has released the 15th edition of its popular Calendar of Utah Geology. The photographs often focus on remote locations found by UGS scientists working ...
In geology, even small layers can tell big stories. But figuring out the origins of such small layers can be a challenge, ...
A massive earth crack, stretching for miles, is slowly tearing through the desert landscape, hidden in plain sight and rarely mentioned beyond local whispers. Despite its scale and mysterious nature, ...
Some of the most memorable geologic maps I've seen have been of national parks. These maps reflect the landscapes they depict, and the landscapes are usually pretty amazing in the national parks.
Utah's deadliest geological hazard affects one in three homes, according to local officials.
Park rangers suspect changing water levels and erosion from waves contributed to the demise of the "Double Arch" located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
As Utah prepares for an overdue, big earthquake, University of Utah seismologists found that current seismic hazard models may be underestimating the intensity of shaking the Salt Lake Valley ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Geological Survey (UGS), University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS), and Utah Division of Emergency Management (UDEM) recently published the Utah Earthquakes (1850 ...
A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch,” the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed.
The Double Arch, a popular geologic attraction at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah was permanently altered Thursday after a structural collapse.