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As a testament to the incomparable beauty of the Colorado Plateau on which it is situated, Utah is home to numerous National parks, including Arches and Bryce Canyon. The parks of Utah have inspired many photographers and artists. Arguably one of the most well-known attractions of Utah is the Great Salt Lake, one of the Nation's largest lakes. The Great Salt Lake is so salty that it is impossible to sink in its waters.
There are plenty of geologic wonders to explore in Utah. We hope you find the resources below useful in finding out about geologic studies that are underway in Utah and how they contribute to diverse problems such as understanding earthquake shaking, finding minerals, and evaluating environmental stability.
You'll certainly want to read about the earthquakes in Utah and what scientists are discovering about why they happen.
There are several USGS geologic mapping projects that cover parts of Utah. Find out about the projects in national parks as well as the studies underway to better understand the tectonics of Utah.
Finally, you may be interested in all the research being done to determine the impact of climate change in the southwestern United States.
Scientists are studying old sediments in Western Utah to determine what climatic conditions existed when they were deposited. Their studies of past climates will hopefully lead to a better understanding of today's climate variations.
The USGS has some state by state listings that might interest you:
| Minerals Information | USGS Fact Sheets |
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Download shaded relief map of Utah (137 kb GIF file) |
Water
Resources Division Utah Office
Biological Resources
Division
National Mapping Division
Be sure to visit the Utah Geological Survey on the Web!
USGS Products are sold at Earth Science Information Centers (ESICs) throughout the country. Find out what an ESIC is, and whether there is an ESIC near you.
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