Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: Salt Lake Ranger District Rocks Geological Survey National Earthquake Hazards

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By: Cally Oldershaw

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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: Salt Lake Ranger District Rocks Geological Survey National Earthquake HazardsThe mountainous Salt Lake Ranger District is the classic "urban" forest where more than a million people reside in the adjacent Salt Lake, Davis and Tooele Counties. The annual snow pack is both an important source of water for local communities and a draw for alpine skiers worldwide seeking the "Greatest Snow on Earth." The District's proximity, scenic beauty, and year round recreation opportunities means that it is a beloved and busy place.