U of U Seismograph Stations Research: Information for Educators and the General Public

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Earthquake Activity in Utah One of the major research responsibilities of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations is to monitor Utah's earthquake activity. Click here for information about current and past earthquakes in Utah. There are maps of recent activity and access to the UUSS earthquake catalog.   How Earthquakes Are Recorded The research begins with a seismograph. Click here for basic background on how the earthquake data is collected.   The Ticking Earthquake Clock Do you live in the Wasatch Front region? Find out more about the earthquake risk in Utah's most populous area and how scientists estimate the occurrence of likely future earthquakes. Living With the Wasatch Fault     Earthquakes in Mining Regions Do mining operations cause "earthquakes" in Utah? Click here to find out how scientists distinguish between shaking caused by a mine collapse and a real earthquake. Landslides and Earthquakes The 1992 Springdale earthquake and the world record setting landslide it caused.     Research in Yellowstone Park Are you planning to visit the park? The Yellowstone volcano is a sleeping giant that scientists monitor by earthquake activity. Access this page to find out how its done and to get the latest data from Yellowstone.   Earthquake Hazards of Southwestern Utah For More Information: Research Publications by UUSS scientists