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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Great Salt Lake's Mystery Island
Bill Johnson, a professor in Geology & Geophysics, suspects the circular mounds have formed at spots where a subsurface plumbing system delivers fresh groundwater under pressure into the lake and its surrounding wetlands.
New Chair of Geology & Geophysics
Gabriel "Gabe" Bowen assumes the position of chair in the Department of Geology & Geophysics beginning July 1, 2025
A special thank you to Kip Solomon for serving as interim chair over the past year.
Snowmelt's Journey From Mountains to Groundwater
Paul Brooks, a professor of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah, tells us more about this study and our water’s trajectory. - KPCW's Cool Science Radio
New Monstersaur Honors Tolkien's Ruthless Goblin Prince: Meet Bolg
“Discovering a new species of lizard that is an ancestor of modern Gila monsters is pretty cool in and of itself, but what’s particularly exciting is what it tells us about the unique 76-million-year-old ecosystem it lived in,” said co-author Randy Irmis, associate professor of geology and geophysics at the UofU and curator of paleontology at NHMU.
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1. Back to School BBQ - More info coming soon!
2. Refreshment Hour
3. Distinguished Lecture Series
