To a geologist, the area in and around the City of St. George can
be considered a geological wonderland.
There are numerous rock formations and other
geologic features exposed in this area and they provide well
exposed evidence for about 270 million years of geologic history.
The forces that have produced this wealth of features also has a
downside, at least for humans living in the area.
Numerous geologic hazards await unwary builders and buyers.
These hazards include floods, landslides, rock falls,
and unstable sediments such as blue clay,
The potential also exists for earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
All of these have occurred in the recent historic past and are highly likely
to occur in the future.
The presentation will discuss and illustrate these hazards and
suggest ways to avoid being a victim.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Rick Miller
Rick Miller received a PhD in geology (micropaleontology) from UCLA in 1975. University level teaching and research since the mid 1960s. His main research interests are microscopic fossils called conodonts and general Earth history. He moved to St. George in 2001 and has taught for various community education programs through Dixie State University since 2004.
Reservations suggested:
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