Large avalanche hits Utah highway, forcing closure
An avalanche struck Utah’s SR-210 on Saturday, January 4, 2024, prompting its closure for avalanche mitigation.
Sandhurst Fire 10% contained, evacuation orders lifted after intense efforts, Utah
A blaze that ignited on July 20, 2024, at Ensign Peak near Salt Lake City, Utah, prompted a mandatory evacuation order for residents north of Dorchester Drive and a voluntary evacuation for neighborhoods west of East Capitol Boulevard. By the evening of July 21, firefighters had achieved 10% containment and lifted the evacuation order. Despite ongoing containment efforts, the fire’s proximity to homes, infrastructure, and gas lines remains a concern.
Two homes collapse following a landslide, slide down a cliff in Draper, Utah
A landslide in Draper City, Utah on April 22, 2023, destroyed two homes and forced nearby residents to evacuate, with geologists pointing to the area’s volcanic ash and slope instability as potential factors.
Homes collapsing under record snowfall in Park City, Utah
Park City, Utah, has experienced record-breaking snowfall this winter, causing significant damage to homes and buildings. The weight of the snow has caused roofs to collapse, leaving many residents displaced and seeking temporary shelter.
Series of deadly crashes after dust storm hits Utah
At least 8 people have been killed and several others critically injured in a series of car crashes on Interstate-15 near Kanosh, Millard County, Utah on Sunday, July 25, 2021. According to the Utah Department of Public Service (DPS), 22 vehicles were involved in…
Rare earthquakes highlight Black Rock Desert volcanic field in Utah
Rare earthquakes in the Black Rock Desert in Utah have provided a glimpse into the volcanic system of the field, which is still active despite not showing signs of erupting, according to a new study. A pair of earthquake sequences in September 2018 and April 2019,…
At least 15 dead as the U.S. sees the deadliest week of avalanches in over a century
At least 15 people lost their lives due to avalanches in the U.S. from January 30 to February 6 this year– the worst and deadliest in the country since 1910, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). It included avalanches in Alaska,…
Utah seismologists probe aftershocks following historic M5.7 earthquake in Salt Lake City, U.S.
Salt Lake City in Utah, U.S. was hit by an M5.7 earthquake on March 18, 2020– the largest since M5.9 near St. George in 1992. Following the event, seismologists from the University of Utah began closely examining hundreds of aftershocks to learn more about the…
Strong and shallow M5.7 earthquake hits Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. — the largest since 1992
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.7 hit Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. at 13:09 UTC (07:09 LT) on March 18, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 10.6 km (6.6 miles). This is the largest earthquake in Utah since M5.9 near St. George in…
Massive wildfire raging in Utah, 1 500 people evacuated
A massive wildfire is raging in southern Utah, forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders for at least 1 500 people. Since it started on June 17, the fire has rapidly spread to more than 17 000 hectares (42 000 acres), destroying on its way more than a dozen…
