Geology
The State of Wyoming and the State of Colorado have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) regarding direct air capture (D.A.C.) activity and development. The bipartisan inter-state agreement will focus on the D.A.C. industry’s potential to complement existing and emerging industries and increase jobs and economic development in both states while reducing carbon dioxide in…
After a 2-to-1 vote, the Albany County Commissioners approved to change the name of Swastika Lake. In the Tuesday night meeting, the Albany County Commissioners also voted to name the lake “Knight Lake”. Swastika Lake was named before the genocide and white nationalism of World War II and the prominent use of the swastika symbol…
A new Wyoming State Geological Survey (W.S.G.S.) map depicts the geology of one of the state’s most landslide-prone regions. It offers new insights into the recent geologic history of the area. The map focuses on the surficial geology—landforms and unconsolidated deposits at the ground surface—of the west half of The Ramshorn 30′ x 60′ quadrangle…
Scientists from the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have launched a collaborative effort to collect a large swath of geophysical data in central Wyoming to better understand the area’s geologic framework for critical and other essential mineral resources. The geophysical survey will focus near South Pass at the southern…
An abundance of maps, papers, and guides are available on the Wyoming State Geological Survey website, and the agency wants to learn how it can improve digital accessibility for everyone. The Wyoming State Geological Survey (W.S.G.S.) is seeking feedback on how the public accesses data the agency provides on its website. Feedback will help the…
The earth’s always moving in Yellowstone, but a recent earthquake in the park was intense enough to be measured by the U.S. Geological Survey. A handful of tourists might have started their day with a good shake. At 7:32 a.m. Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey detected a light earthquake in Yellowstone National Park. The…
With one of the world’s largest active supervolcanoes right next door, you can’t help but wonder – how long before Yellowstone decides to blow its top? The volcanic activity at Yellowstone National Park is what makes it the incredible sight it has been for hundreds of thousands of years. But that activity is driven by…
Certain parts of Yellowstone are rising – which also means they’re getting more active. The talk of the park recently has been the increasing frequent eruptions of Steamboat Geyser, the largest geyser in Yellowstone. 48 documented eruptions occurred last year, with an equal amount anticipated in 2020. Things rarely happen in a vacuum, and this…
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