Insar Analysis Of Ground Surface Deformation In Cedar Valley Iron County Utah

Author : Kurt Katzenstein
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781557918826

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InSAR analysis of ground surface deformation in Cedar Valley, Iron County, Utah by Kurt Katzenstein Pdf

This 43-page report presents new Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) analysis of ground water subsidence in Cedar Valley in Iron County, Utah. This analysis is based on InSAR data from the ERS-1/2 satellites from 1992 to 2000, and the Envisat satellite from 2004 to 2010. A stack of five consecutive interferograms from the 1992-2000 time period and a stack of four consecutive interferograms from the 2004-2010 time period are included in this report; however, decorrelation in the vicinity of the Enoch graben makes an estimate of total deformation impossible using the stacks. In total, surface deformation has impacted approximately 256 km² (100 mi²) in Cedar Valley. Subsidence rates in the vicinity of the Enoch graben increased from approximately 0.5-1.0 cm/yr to roughly 1-2 cm/yr after 1999. Similarly, rates in central Cedar Valley show a general increasing trend after 1999, but rates appear to be more erratic than the other two sites. The spatial distribution of deformation in Cedar Valley correlates well with both the location of observed fissuring as well as the location of both municipal and private groundwater production wells. The fissuring observed near Quichapa Lake, as well as within the Enoch graben, is likely a direct result of groundwater pumping in these areas.

Author : Paul Inkenbrandt,Willian Lund,Mike Lowe,Tyler Knudsen,Steve Bowman
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-12
Category : Base flow (Hydrology).
ISBN : 9781557918918

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Investigation of land subsidence and earth fissures in Cedar Valley, Iron County, Utah by Paul Inkenbrandt,Willian Lund,Mike Lowe,Tyler Knudsen,Steve Bowman Pdf

This 116-page report presents the results of an investigation by the Utah Geological Survey of land subsidence and earth fissures in Cedar Valley, Iron County, Utah. Basin-fill sediments of the Cedar Valley Aquifer contain a high percentage of fine-grained material susceptible to compaction upon dewatering. Groundwater discharge in excess of recharge (groundwater mining) has lowered the potentiometric surface in Cedar Valley as much as 114 feet since 1939. Groundwater mining has caused permanent compaction of fine-grained sediments of the Cedar Valley aquifer, which has caused the land surface to subside, and a minimum of 8.3 miles of earth fissures to form. Recently acquired interferometric synthetic aperture radar imagery shows that land subsidence has affected approximately 100 mi² in Cedar Valley, but a lack of accurate historical benchmark elevation data over much of the valley prevents its detailed quantification. Continued groundwater mining and resultant subsidence will likely cause existing fissures to lengthen and new fissures to form which may eventually impact developed areas in Cedar Valley. This report also includes possible aquifer management options to help mitigate subsidence and fissure formation, and recommended guidelines for conducting subsidence-related hazard investigations prior to development.

Author : Steve D. Bowman,William R. Lund
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781557919298

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2016GUIDELINES FOR INVESTIGATING GEOLOGIC HAZARDS AND PREPARING ENGINEERING-GEOLOGY REPORTS, WITH A SUGGESTED APPROACH TO GEOLOGIC-HAZARD ORDINANCES IN UTAH by Steve D. Bowman,William R. Lund Pdf

The purpose of these guidelines for investigating geologic hazards and preparing engineering-geology reports, is to provide recommendations for appropriate, minimum investigative techniques, standards, and report content to ensure adequate geologic site characterization and geologic-hazard investigations to protect public safety and facilitate risk reduction. Such investigations provide important information on site geologic conditions that may affect or be affected by development, as well as the type and severity of geologic hazards at a site, and recommend solutions to mitigate the effects and the cost of the hazards, both at the time of construction and over the life of the development. The accompanying suggested approach to geologic-hazard ordinances and school-site investigation guidelines are intended as an aid for land-use planning and regulation by local Utah jurisdictions and school districts, respectively. Geologic hazards that are not accounted for in project planning and design often result in additional unforeseen construction and/or future maintenance costs, and possible injury or death.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Geology
ISBN : UGA:32108054206506

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Survey Notes by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard R. Forster
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Land Subsidence in Southwest Utah from 1993 to 1996 Measured with Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) by Richard R. Forster Pdf

The objective of this 35 page report is to measure land-surface subsidence in southwest Utah using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR).

Author : American Society of Civil Engineers. Geo-Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1266 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015060787135

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Geotechnical Engineering for Transportation Projects by American Society of Civil Engineers. Geo-Institute Pdf

GSP 126 contains 223 papers presented at Geo-Trans 2004, held in Los Angeles, California, July 27-31, 2004.

Author : Lisa A. Morgan
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Calderas
ISBN : 1411342046

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Geologic Field-trip Guide to the Volcanic and Hydrothermal Landscape of the Yellowstone Plateau by Lisa A. Morgan Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Subsidence in Sedimentary Basins Due to Groundwater Withdrawal for Geothermal Energy Development by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephen G. Evans,Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza,Alexander Strom,Reginald L. Hermanns
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402040375

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Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure by Stephen G. Evans,Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza,Alexander Strom,Reginald L. Hermanns Pdf

Amongst the thematic topics discussed are global frequency, impacts on society, analysis of initial rock slope failure, monitoring of rock slope movement, analysis and modeling of post-failure behaviour, volcanic landslides, and influences of massive rock slope failure on the geomorphological evolution of mountain regions. Regional contributions include reports on rockslides and rock avalanches in Norway, western Canada, the Andes of Argentina, the Karakoram Himalaya, the European Alps, the Appennines, and the mountains of Central Asia. Rockslides and rock avalanches in the Central Asian republics of the former Soviet Union are discussed in detail for the first time in an English-language book. These landslides include the 1911 Usoi rockslide, that dammed 75 km-long Lake Sarez, and the 1949 Khait rock avalanche that may have killed up to 28,000 people. Both landslides were earthquake-triggered and both are located in Tajikistan. An additional highlight is a detailed description and analysis of large-scale artificial rock avalanches triggered by underground nuclear explosions during the testing programme of the former Soviet Union.

Author : Robert S. Anderson,Suzanne P. Anderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521519786

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Geomorphology by Robert S. Anderson,Suzanne P. Anderson Pdf

A modern, quantitative, process-oriented approach to geomorphology and the role of Earth surface processes in shaping landforms, starting from basic principles.

Author : Christoph Breitkreuz,Sergio Rocchi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319140841

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Physical Geology of Shallow Magmatic Systems by Christoph Breitkreuz,Sergio Rocchi Pdf

This book offers a high-level summary of shallow magmatic systems (dykes, sills and laccoliths) to support geoscience master and PhD students, scientists and practicing professionals. The product of the LASI (Laccoliths and Sills conference) workshop, it comprises thematic sections written by one or more experts on the respective field. It features reviews concerning the physical properties of magma, geotectonic settings, and the structure of subvolcanic systems, as well as case studies on the best-known systems. The book provides readers a broad and comprehensive understanding of the subvolcanic perspective on pluton growth, which is relevant for mineralogical processes as well as the genesis of mineral deposits.

Author : Larry Lake
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323143516

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Reservoir Characterization by Larry Lake Pdf

Reservoir Characterization is a collection of papers presented at the Reservoir Characterization Technical Conference, held at the Westin Hotel-Galleria in Dallas on April 29-May 1, 1985. Conference held April 29-May 1, 1985, at the Westin Hotel—Galleria in Dallas. The conference was sponsored by the National Institute for Petroleum and Energy Research, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Reservoir characterization is a process for quantitatively assigning reservoir properties, recognizing geologic information and uncertainties in spatial variability. This book contains 19 chapters, and begins with the geological characterization of sandstone reservoir, followed by the geological prediction of shale distribution within the Prudhoe Bay field. The subsequent chapters are devoted to determination of reservoir properties, such as porosity, mineral occurrence, and permeability variation estimation. The discussion then shifts to the utility of a Bayesian-type formalism to delineate qualitative ""soft"" information and expert interpretation of reservoir description data. This topic is followed by papers concerning reservoir simulation, parameter assignment, and method of calculation of wetting phase relative permeability. This text also deals with the role of discontinuous vertical flow barriers in reservoir engineering. The last chapters focus on the effect of reservoir heterogeneity on oil reservoir. Petroleum engineers, scientists, and researchers will find this book of great value.

Author : Hesham M. El-Askary,Saro Lee,Essam Heggy,Biswajeet Pradhan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030014407

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Advances in Remote Sensing and Geo Informatics Applications by Hesham M. El-Askary,Saro Lee,Essam Heggy,Biswajeet Pradhan Pdf

This edited volume is based on the best papers accepted for presentation during the 1st Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-1), Tunisia 2018. The book compiles a wide range of topics addressing various issues by experienced researchers mainly from research institutes in the Mediterranean, MENA region, North America and Asia. Remote sensing observations can close gaps in information scarcity by complementing ground-based sparse data. Spatial, spectral, temporal and radiometric characteristics of satellites sensors are most suitable for features identification. The local to global nature and broad spatial scale of remote sensing with the wide range of spectral coverage are essential characteristics, which make satellites an ideal platform for mapping, observation, monitoring, assessing and providing necessary mitigation measures and control for different related Earth's systems processes. Main topics in this book include: Geo-informatics Applications, Land Use / Land Cover Mapping and Change Detection, Emerging Remote Sensing Applications, Rock Formations / Soil Lithology Mapping, Vegetation Mapping Impact and Assessment, Natural Hazards Mapping and Assessment, Ground Water Mapping and Assessment, Coastal Management of Marine Environment and Atmospheric Sensing.

Author : Devin L. Galloway,David Richard Jones,S. E. Ingebritsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Groundwater
ISBN : OCLC:1150109593

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Land Subsidence in the United States by Devin L. Galloway,David Richard Jones,S. E. Ingebritsen Pdf

Author : Richard E. Giraud
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781557917294

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Guidelines for the Geologic Evaluation of Debris-flow Hazards on Alluvial Fans in Utah by Richard E. Giraud Pdf

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) developed these guidelines to help geologists evaluate debris-flow hazards on alluvial fans to ensure safe development. Debris-flow hazard evaluations are particularly important because alluvial fans are the primary sites of debris-flow deposition and are also favored sites for development. The purpose of a debris-flow-hazard evaluation is to characterize the hazard and provide design parameters for risk reduction. The UGS recommends critical facilities and structures for human occupancy not be placed in active debris flow travel and deposition areas unless the risk is reduced to an acceptable level. These guidelines use the characteristics of alluvial fan deposits as well as drainage-basin and feeder-channel sediment-supply conditions to evaluate debris-flow hazards. The hazard evaluation relies on the geomorphology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy of existing alluvial fan deposits. Analysis of alluvial-fan deposits provides the geologic basis for estimating frequency and potential volume of debris flows and describing debris-flow behavior. Drainage-basin and feeder-channel characteristics determine potential debris-flow susceptibility and the volume of stored channel sediment available for sediment bulking in future flows.