Utah's Natural Wonders: 3 New Geoheritage Sites

Oct 10, 2024
Above: The view of Great Salt Lake Credit: The University of Utah

The International Commission on Geoheritage just named three locations in Utah as part of the Second 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites.

The Henry Mountains, Great Salt Lake and Coyote Buttes were added to the list of geoheritage sites.

You're probably asking yourself, “What is a geoheritage site?” University of Utah Geology and Geophysics Research Professor Marie Jackson talks about the three Utah sites and what exactly a geoheritage site is, and its importance.

Jackson was part of the team that nominated the Utah sites and compiled descriptions for the IUGS geoheritage catalog.

Listen to the full podcast posted in KPCW by Katie Mullaly and Lynn Ware Peek.