INTEGRATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOPHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF THE WASATCH FAULT ZONE NEAR ROCK CANYON, PROVO, UTAH

Authors

Leo T. Brown, Brigham Young University
Dr. Alvin K. Benson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Wasatch fault zone, Rock Canyon, Utah, geographical analysis

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geological Sciences

Abstract

The Wasatch fault zone extends from southern Idaho into central Utah, and approximately ninety percent of Utah’s population live in or near this fault zone. Surface rupture and ground shaking associated with earthquake events represent the biggest geologic hazards to people and structures within this fault zone. Movement and rupture will most likely occur along preexisting zones of weakness or faults. In order to mitigate damage to buildings and loss of lives, the locations of individual faults within the fault zone should be determined as accurately as possible.

Recommended Citation

Brown, Leo T. and Benson, Dr. Alvin K. (2013) "INTEGRATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOPHYSICAL ANALYSIS OF THE WASATCH FAULT ZONE NEAR ROCK CANYON, PROVO, UTAH," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2682.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2682