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Homebuyers Guide to Earthquake Hazards in Utah

Author : Sandra N. Eldredge

Publisher : Utah Geological Survey

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 43,32 MB

Release : 1996-11

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1557913862

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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.



The Wasatch Fault

Author : Sandra N. Eldredge

Publisher : Utah Geological Survey

Page : 20 pages

File Size : 33,46 MB

Release : 1996-01-22

Category : Science

ISBN : 1557913870

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Book Description

A beautifully designed and easy to understand publication discussing the geologic history of the Wasatch Fault and possible dangers it poses to anyone living nearby. This is a perfect introduction to the fault for anyone of all ages.





Geology of Millard County, Utah

Author : Lehi F. Hintze

Publisher : Utah Geological Survey

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 18,12 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Science

ISBN : 1557916926

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Book Description

This bulletin serves not only to introduce the non-geologist to the rich geology of Millard County, but also to provide professional geologists with technical information on the stratigraphy, paleontology, and structural geology of the county. Millard County is unique among Utah’s counties in that it contains an exceptionally complete billion-year geologic record. This happened because until about 200 million years ago the area of present-day Millard County lay near sea level and was awash in shallow marine waters on a continental shelf upon which a stack of fossil-bearing strata more than 6 miles (10 km) thick slowly accumulated. This bulletin summarizes what is known about these strata, as well as younger rocks and surficial deposits in the county, and provides references to scientific papers that describe them in greater detail. Mountains North 30 x 60 (1:100,000-scale) quadrangles. These companion maps and this bulletin portray the geology of Millard County more completely and accurately than any previously published work.











Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 288 pages

File Size : 26,64 MB

Release : 1994-02-01

Category : Science

ISBN : 0309050308

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Book Description

The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco area on October 17, 1989, causing 63 deaths and $10 billion worth of damage. This book reviews existing research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it practical lessons that could be applied to other earthquake-prone areas of the country. The volume contains seven keynote papers presented at a symposium on the earthquake and includes an overview written by the committee offering recommendations to improve seismic safety and earthquake awareness in parts of the country susceptible to earthquakes.



Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning

Author : Kay C. Goss

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 277 pages

File Size : 31,73 MB

Release : 1998-05

Category :

ISBN : 078814829X

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Book Description

Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. It offers the best judgment & recommendations on how to deal with the entire planning process -- from forming a planning team to writing the plan. Specific topics of discussion include: preliminary considerations, the planning process, emergency operations plan format, basic plan content, functional annex content, hazard-unique planning, & linking Federal & State operations.