Proceedings Volume, Basin and Range Province Seismic-Hazards Summit II
Proceedings Volume, Basin and Range Province Seismic-Hazards Summit II

Author: William R. Lund

Publisher: Utah Geological Survey

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 13

ISBN-13: 1557917256

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Proceedings of a conference examining the siesmic activity in the Western United States, with special attention to dangerous, or potentially dangerous, earthquare activity. Sponsored and organized by the Western States Seismic Policy Council, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.

2016GUIDELINES FOR INVESTIGATING GEOLOGIC HAZARDS AND PREPARING ENGINEERING-GEOLOGY REPORTS, WITH A SUGGESTED APPROACH TO GEOLOGIC-HAZARD ORDINANCES IN UTAH
2016GUIDELINES FOR INVESTIGATING GEOLOGIC HAZARDS AND PREPARING ENGINEERING-GEOLOGY REPORTS, WITH A SUGGESTED APPROACH TO GEOLOGIC-HAZARD ORDINANCES IN UTAH

Author: Steve D. Bowman

Publisher: Utah Geological Survey

Published: 2016-09-21

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1557919291

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The purpose of these guidelines for investigating geologic hazards and preparing engineering-geology reports, is to provide recommendations for appropriate, minimum investigative techniques, standards, and report content to ensure adequate geologic site characterization and geologic-hazard investigations to protect public safety and facilitate risk reduction. Such investigations provide important information on site geologic conditions that may affect or be affected by development, as well as the type and severity of geologic hazards at a site, and recommend solutions to mitigate the effects and the cost of the hazards, both at the time of construction and over the life of the development. The accompanying suggested approach to geologic-hazard ordinances and school-site investigation guidelines are intended as an aid for land-use planning and regulation by local Utah jurisdictions and school districts, respectively. Geologic hazards that are not accounted for in project planning and design often result in additional unforeseen construction and/or future maintenance costs, and possible injury or death.

Geologic Hazards of the Magna Quadrangle, Salt Lake County, Utah
Geologic Hazards of the Magna Quadrangle, Salt Lake County, Utah

Author: Jessica J. Castleton

Publisher: Utah Geological Survey

Published: 2011-01-20

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 155791849X

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This study contains 10 1:24,000 scale GIS based geologic hazard maps that include liquafaction, surface fault rupture, flood hazard, landslides, rock-fall, indoor radon potential, collapsible soils, expanisve soils, shallow bedrock and shallow groundwater potential. Also includes a 73 page accompanying report that describes the hazards and provides background information on data sources, the nature and distribution of hazards, and possible hazard reducation measures.

Paleoseismic Investigation of the Northern Strand of the Nephi Segment of the Wasatch Fault Zone at Santaquin, Utah
Paleoseismic Investigation of the Northern Strand of the Nephi Segment of the Wasatch Fault Zone at Santaquin, Utah

Author: Christopher B. DuRoss

Publisher: Utah Geological Survey

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1557917892

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This CD contains a 33 page report, appendix, and plate. This study presents the results of fault-trench excavations near Santaquin, Utah, and includes discussion of (1) previous paleoseismic investigations on the Nephi segment, (2) the geology of the Santaquin trench site and excavations (3) paleoseismic results, including the timing of the most recent surface-faulting earthquake, fault displacement and slip rate, and surface-faulting earthquake recurrence and (4) implications for the segmentation of the southern Wasatch fault zone.

Geologic Hazards of Monroe City, Sevier County, Utah
Geologic Hazards of Monroe City, Sevier County, Utah

Author: Richard E. Giraud

Publisher: Utah Geological Survey

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1557917035

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Geologic hazards are naturally occurring processes that present a risk to life and property. This report provides information for the Monroe City area, in Utah's central Sevier Valley, to reduce losses from geologic hazards. Surficial-geologic mapping provides the basis on which individual geologic hazards are identified and mapped. Alluvial-fan and basin-fill deposits cover most of the map area. Other deposits consist of colluvium, artificial fill, spring travertine, and volcanic bedrock. The geologic hazards maps show where hazards may exist. The maps should be used to inform citizens and developers of potential risks and for local government officials to make prudent land-use planning decisions. The maps are general, and site-specific studies are needed to demonstrate site suitability prior to development. Typical risk-reduction methods for these geologic hazards generally include avoidance or engineering design to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.