Author: Mike Lowe (Geologist)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages :
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Geologic Hazards and Land-use Planning: Background, Explanation, and Guidelines for Development in Davis County in Designated Geologic Hazards Special Study Areas
Author: Mike Lowe (Geologist)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Characteristics, Timing, and Hazard Potential of Liquefaction-induced Landsliding in the Farmington Siding Landslide Complex, Davis County, Utah
Author: Michael D. HyllandPublisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557916225
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
The Farmington Siding landslide complex is in Davis County, Utah, about 25 kilometers north of Salt Lake City. The landslide complex covers approximately 19.5 square kilometers and is one of 13 late Pleistocene/Holocene features along the Wasatch Front mapped by previous investigators as possible liquefaction-induced lateral spreads. The Farmington Siding landslide complex is in a largely rural area, but state and interstate highways, railroads, petroleum and natural-gas pipelines, and other lifelines cross the complex. Continued population growth along the Wasatch Front increases the likelihood of urban development within and adjacent to the landslide complex. Development along the Wasatch Front has proceeded with little consideration of hazards associated with liquefaction-induced landslides. Slope-failure mechanisms, extent of internal deformation, and timing of landslide events are poorly understood, and these factors must be evaluated to enable local governments to effectively plan for development and implement hazard-reduction strategies as needed. The purpose of this study is to assess the hazard associated with future liquefaction-induced landsliding within and adjacent to the Farmington Siding landslide complex by evaluating slope-failure modes and extent of internal deformation within the complex, inferring the geologic and hydrologic conditions under which landsliding occurred, determining the timing of landsliding, and evaluating the relative likelihood of various earthquake source zones to trigger liquefaction-induced landsliding. We chose the Farmington Siding landslide complex for this study because of the distinctiveness of geomorphic features on the northern part of the complex and the presence of landslide deposits that are clearly of different ages. Furthermore, because much of the area is rural, appropriate land-use planning measures can still be implemented to protect future development.
Report of Investigation
Author: Publications
Author: Utah Geological SurveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Homebuyers Guide to Earthquake Hazards in Utah
Author: Sandra N. EldredgePublisher: Utah Geological Survey
ISBN: 1557913862
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Large, damaging earthquakes can happen in many parts of Utah. Therefore, when choosing where to live in this state, we should be aware of the earthquake risk. It is important to know what potential earthquake hazards exist in an area, and what action we can take to reduce the earthquake risk to ourselves and our families. This brochure introduces homebuyers and others to earthquake hazards so that informed choices can be made when selecting homes, building sites, or hazard-reduction measures.
Public Information Series
Author: Miscellaneous Publication
Author: Utah Geological SurveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Survey Notes
Author: Survey Notes
Author: Utah Geological and Mineral SurveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
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