The dynamic science of Great Salt Lake
Dust and sand: U researchers are out front seeking to unlock the lake’s mysteries and understand what its decline means for Utah.
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Uncovering a patchwork of fresh and salty groundwater beneath Great Salt Lake’s south shore
New geophysical surveys by U geoscientists reveal a hidden, dynamic aquifer system under the lake’s exposed playa.
Read MoreThe 8,000-year history of Great Salt Lake and its watershed is recorded in sediments
Geoscientist’s analysis of carbon and oxygen isotopes documents profound human-driven changes arising from agriculture and rail causeway.
Read MoreIt may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving
U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.
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