Quaternary Tectonics of Utah with Emphasis on Earthquake-hazard Characterization
- ISBN-10
- 1557910944
- ISBN-13
- 9781557910943
- Category
- Earthquake hazard analysis
- Pages
- 157
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993-01-13
- Publisher
- Utah Geological Survey
- Author
- Suzanne Hecker
Description
This report consolidates and synthesizes information on Quaternary faulting, folding, and volcanism in Utah and characterizes recent tectonic activity throughout the state. The primary purpose is to provide a comprehensive reference on fault-specific seismic sources and surface rupture to facilitate the evaluation of earthquake hazards in Utah. Two 1:500,000-scale maps show Quaternary tectonic features categorized according to probable ages of most recent surface deformation and ages of volcanic rocks. Two appendix tables summarize significant data on the activity of mapped features, including ages of surface displacements and volcanism, slip rates, recurrence intervals, displacement amounts, and lengths of surface ruptures. Good age control and quantitative activity data are available for relatively few tectonic features in Utah and detailed work is needed in many areas of the state. 157 pages + 2 plates
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