Welcome to the university of utah's
department of geology and geophysics
Welcome to the department of geology & geophysics
As Geoscientists, we apply the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to understand the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and the processes that govern it. Our students use this knowledge to address societal needs and problems, such as locating and characterizing mineral, energy, and groundwater resources, assessing seismic and other geologic hazards, and evaluating and remediating environmental contamination.
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The sediments underlying the Salt Lake Valley are thicker in places than previously thought, indicating that current seismic hazard models likely underestimate the amount of shaking Utah’s population center could experience in future earthquakes, according to new research led by University of Utah seismologists.
"Those who have sailed on (scientific drilling vessels) these ships and mission-specific platforms, and supported the many off- and onshore missions, share stories about their personal and professional experiences with scientific ocean drilling."
Wilkes Center energy future panel discussion: from left, Laura Nelson (Idaho National Laboratory), Joe Moore (Utah FORGE), William Anderegg (Wilkes Center for Climate Policy and Policy), Teresa Foley (rPlus Energies), Logan Mitchell (Utah Clean Energy).
Urgency and Hope at 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit
Wilkes Scholar and Geology & Geophysics undergraduate Autumn Hartley presents research at the Wilkes Climate Summit.
Credit: Todd Anderson
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