Plants can enlighten geologists as to the rock beneath. Geobotany, also called phytogeography, is the scientific study of the distribution of plants. Climate is considered the primary control on plant life, but within a particular climatic region the rock beneath soil—known as the parent material of soil—is typically the key factor influencing the vegetation growing [...]
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Great Salt Lake has islands from small to large, from one corner of the lake to the other. But how many islands are there? The question is not as straightforward as one might think. Although there are 17 officially named islands, answers to the question typically range from zero to 15. It All Depends. . [...]
Metamorphic rocks form when sedimentary or igneous rocks changes form. The change occurs when the original rocks are exposed to high heat or pressure when the rock is buried deep below the land surface. This change can tell a geologist about the history of an area giving us insight into the formation of the land [...]
Fun Crack-Your-Own-Geodes make great gifts. Cover each geode with a sock or towel and hit gently with a hammer until the rock breaks open. Uncover the geode pieces for dazzling display of crystals! Each geode is approximately 2″ to 5″ in diameter. Adult supervision required. Best for ages 6+ with adult supervision for children. Due [...]
No, these are not just for little kids, they are smaller versions of our deluxe kits for any age. These fun kits in a tube are perfect for introducing science to both young and old alike. Each kit is only $19.99 and comes with 10 samples and an identification flyer. You can store everything in [...]
Our jewelry holiday clearance is underway! Choose from bead and chip bracelets and necklaces. These pure mineral creations showcase the best nature has to offer.
Our original kits are still a best seller. These deluxe My Rockin' Collection rock and mineral kits are available in minerals, igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks. 
It’s all fine and good to enjoy the breathtaking geological vistas of our National Parks, but what drives the student of the Earth is reading her rocks to attempt to understand her past. So go ahead and get your noses up against this outcrop and do your best to interpret what you can see here. [...]
Did you know Utah has its very own version of the Grand Canyon? Nicknamed the “Little Grand Canyon,” it is the deepest part of the San Rafael River canyon located directly beneath the Wedge Overlook (Overlook) in the San Rafael Swell (Swell). Looking down river from the Overlook, you can see where Buckhorn Draw—a narrow, [...]
The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) has released a new full-color preliminary geologic map covering about 1800 square miles of diverse geology and landscape in parts of Utah, Wasatch, and Salt Lake Counties. The map encompasses large tracts of Forest Service, BLM, and state public lands, important watersheds and wilderness areas, and densely populated cities and [...]
Back in June 2005, before I owned a GigaPan (indeed, before GigaPans even existed), I passed through Bryce Canyon National Park just in time for an afternoon cloudburst. So for my Wednesday entry in Evelyn Mervine’s Geophoto Week I present you with some squeaky clean hoodoos. Oooh! . Aaaah! . Oooh! . Aaaah! .
sltrib.com The Utah Geological Survey has released its 2012 Calendar of Utah Geology. Of the more than 300 photos that were submitted, 33 were selected for the 2012 calendar. READ MORE GET IT HERE