Geologic hazards of the Wasatch Front, Utah
Brigham Young University Geology Studies
By: M.D. Hylland, B.D. Black, and Mark Lowe
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Abstract
The results of recent and ongoing research into six significant geologic hazards of the Wasatch Front region will be summarized on this field trip, including: (1) surface fault rupture on the Salt Lake City segment of the Wasatch fault zone; (2) seismic site response in the Salt Lake Valley, including ground shaking and liquefaction; (3) liquefaction-induced landsliding at the Farmington Siding landslide complex; (4) lake flooding along the shores of Great Salt Lake; (5) debris-flow deposition on alluvial fans at the base of the Wasatch Range; and (6) landsliding in the Ogden area. The trip will provide an opportunity to discuss the scientific, engineering, and administrative aspects involved in geologic-hazard evaluation in this rapidly growing region.
Suggested Citation
Hylland, M., Black, B., and Lowe, M., 1997, Geologic hazards of the Wasatch Front, Utah: Brigham Young University Geology Studies, v. 42, no. 2, p. 299-324.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Geologic hazards of the Wasatch Front, Utah |
| Series title | Brigham Young University Geology Studies |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Brigham Young University |
| Description | 26 p. |
| First page | 299 |
| Last page | 324 |