Interactive fault map shows where the next big earthquake could strike
Interactive map reveals faults capable of causing significant earthquakes
Quaternary faults data from the U.S. Geological Survey
A new interactive map from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows where the next big earthquake could strike in the western United States. The map, which is based on the most up-to-date geological data, reveals that there are hundreds of faults capable of causing damaging earthquakes scattered across the region.
"This new map is a valuable tool for understanding earthquake risk in the western United States," said USGS scientist Peter Bird. "It can help people make informed decisions about where to live and how to prepare for an earthquake."
The map shows the location of all known Quaternary faults in the western United States. Quaternary faults are faults that have moved in the past 1.6 million years and are therefore considered to be a potential earthquake hazard. The map also includes information on the magnitude of earthquakes that each fault is capable of producing.
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