Sep 9, 2018 · In southern Utah, Blue clay primarily occurs within the upper member of the Chinle Formation. Making things out of clay in a ceramics class is fun and creative. In contrast, “Don’t …

The term “Blue Clay” is most closely related to caliche or bentonite soil. It is more of a broad term referring to any one of a number of expansive soils and clays in Southern Utah. Specifically, it …

Aug 4, 2015 · Blue clay soil is a type of expansive soil characterized by its bluish-purple color and high absorptive property. This enables the soil to soak up water in large quantities, which …

Feb 13, 2024 · If you live in Southern Utah, there is a good chance you have heard of Blue Clay. It gets its name from its purple color. You may have heard the nightmares that have happened …

of known or suspected expansive soil and rock in the St. George – Hurricane metropolitan area. The map is intended for general planning purposes to. indicate where expansive soil and rock …

Feb 27, 2025 · BASEco can permanently fix homes built on unstable Southern Utah soil. By installing foundation piers beneath the home’s foundation, they stabilize structures against the …

We know, for example, that new geologic maps of the St. George area more accurately show the location of the region’s infamous bentonite clay (known locally as “blue clay”), which is …

May 26, 2019 · Notice the grayish purple color of the rocks, and the poorly defined layering of the exposures. This is the infamous blue clay of St. George (Figure 14).

Apr 7, 2015 · “Blue Clay” of the Chinle Formation has been at the root of significant damage to roads, buildings, and infrastructure. GET IT HERE.

Jun 19, 2019 · We are looking to buy a new place in St. George but have found out that the area where the new construction is had a large amount of blue clay. I have read the AGEC …