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.
DEPARTMENT RESEARCH & NEWSView all news
The ancestors of today’s crocodylians survived two mass extinction events. A new study uncovered a secret to their longevity, which could help conservationists better protect our planet’s most vulnerable species.
Photo: Randy Irmis faces off with a fossil Borealosuchus skull from the Natural History Museum of Utah’s collections.
Using Vibrations to See Into Yellowstone’s Magma Reservoir.
U geophysicists (Fan-Chi Lin & Jamie Farrell have located the top of the potentially explosive underground formation that drives Yellowstone's hydrothermal features.
Dust in the Wind: How cities alter natural airborne particles
Salt Lake's locally sourced dust pollution carries far more hazardous elements than natural dust blown in from Great Basin.
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Events
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Apr 18
Friday
Spring 2025 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC
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Apr 18
Friday
Spring 2025 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Apr 18
Friday
2pm - 4pmACCESS Scholars Research Symposium
Skaggs Biology Building - Aline Wilmot (ASB)
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Apr 22
Tuesday
Spring 2025 Full Term - Classes end
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Apr 22
Tuesday
Spring 2025 Second Half - Classes end
FEATURED EVENTS
Geology & Geophysics Annual Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
12:00 PM
Crocker Science Center Room 206