UUSS and the Department of Geology and Geophysics

The seismology group within the Department of Geology and Geophysics currently includes two regular faculty and two research faculty who have expertise and primary interests in seismology - variously including earthquake seismology, exploration seismology, and crustal-deformation studies using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.

University education is recognized as a primary mission of the seismology group, but vigorous research programs are essential - not only for maintaining scientific currentness, but also for providing the costly instrumentation and facilities that are required for modern seismology. Earthquake-related information produced by this research leads to vital public service.

The University of Utah has gained national recognition as the primary center for seismological research and earthquake surveillance in the Intermountain West. Scores of earthquake research projects have been carried out throughout Utah and neighboring states. By leading major multi-institutional seismic field experiments and through scientific research accomplishments, University seismologists have achieved international recognition.