| Title |
This pattern of cracking in the unconsolidated clays and silts from ancient Lake Bonneville is the result of shrinking upon drying. Geologic material may be considered as dynamic, not static, and may deform readily under stress. Deformation may damage or destroy structures placed upon this type of geologic material. |
| Photo Number |
p1274n073 |
| Keywords |
Disasters; Natural disasters; Bonneville Salt Flats |
| Spatial Coverage |
Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah) |
| Collection Number and Name |
P1274 Environmental Geology and Geologic Hazards in Utah Photograph Collection |
| Collection Name |
Environmental Geology in Utah |
| Rights |
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| Type |
Image |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6446b5s |
| Setname |
uum_map |
| ID |
976996 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6446b5s |
