A new report with updated earthquake maps, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey, reveals the 16 states recognized as high risk areas for seismic activity. In addition, areas of 42 states, located in the country's western half, Midwest and Southeast have been identified to be at risk of earthquakes in the next 50 years, while the report includes geologists' predictions of the places, intensity and frequency of future shakes.
The 16 states identified as high risk for seismic activity, are mainly areas where earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater have occurred in the past and include Alaska, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Additionally, areas like Virginia and Charleston (SC), are now attributed a higher risk of seismic activity, as a result of the recent earthquakes in both areas. Additionally, the new information on the fault distribution in California, has led scientists lowering the risks in Santa Barbara, Irvine and Oakland and increasing them in San Jose, Vallejo and San Diego.
The new maps compilation was based on data from seismic events occurring after their last update in 2008 and were generated as part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, a four federal agencies partnership aiming at lowering the risks caused by earthquake to life and property.
Source: newsdiscovery.com
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