07/23/08

LOGAN, Utah (AP) _ Utah State University geologists say a close
look at a deep trench along the East Cache Fault has uncovered some
good news: There's no evidence of recent earthquakes along that
section of the fault.

USU geology associate professor Susanne Janecke said that could
mean there's a smaller chance of a ``large, future damaging
earthquake'' in the southern part of Cache Valley near the
community of Avon.

Other parts of the fault have revealed less positive signs. The
central strand of the fault registers signs of an earthquake about
4,000 years ago. And the West Cache Fault along the Wellsville
Mountains shows extensive recent activity.

Geologists and USU graduate students say the nearby Brigham City
also appears overdue for a large quake. That would also shake the
Cache Valley.
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Information from: The Herald Journal, http://www.hjnews.com

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