Recent reports indicate that nearly 75% of the United States could face a destructive earthquake within the next 100 years, according to scientists. In California, which is long overdue for a major earthquake, there is an imminent threat, and geologists are warning that the next big earthquake in the Bay Area could be larger and more impactful than previously anticipated. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has provided new data on this threat, with a focus on the Golden Gate Bridge as a starting point for assessing areas at risk. The I-Team has been investigating the preparation efforts to determine which areas are most vulnerable. Additionally, there has been an evolution in safety practices as research on earthquakes has advanced, suggesting that traditional safety measures like heading for a door frame may not be advisable.
Most U.S. states could experience damaging shaking from earthquakes in the next century, according to the government’s latest National Seismic Hazard Model, which is used to inform policies, building codes, risk assessment and earthquake preparation plans. https://t.co/yr4MEbnTRA
Will SF's #GoldenGateBridge survive the next big earthquake? @USGS details potential for new seismic threat facing the #BayArea #abc7now https://t.co/GPrA6awHNG
Did you know it's not necessarily a great idea to head for a door frame during an earthquake? As research on quakes has evolved, safety practices have, too. https://t.co/IQ981jHtnt
New data from @USGS suggests the next big earthquake to hit the Bay Area will likely be larger and more impactful than previously thought. Here’s a look at the preparation underway to see which areas are most at risk - starting with the Golden Gate Bridge. https://t.co/GW9Xmc6k1C https://t.co/RwlpGyLuHi
Will the Golden Gate Bridge survive the next big earthquake? USGS provides details on new threat https://t.co/loHAx3it1q
Will SF's Golden Gate Bridge survive the next big earthquake? USGS details new threat https://t.co/oAZyyAqBaM https://t.co/yd80dDWp5x
California is long overdue for a major earthquake. As far as when, geologists warn the threat could be imminent. I-Team is digging into the preparation underway to see which areas are most at risk - starting with the Golden Gate Bridge. https://t.co/2bIitsxICk
California is long overdue for a major earthquake. So what are the Bay Area's chances of another massive event? I-Team dug into the into the preparation underway to see which areas are most at risk - starting with the Golden Gate Bridge. https://t.co/cTQnqXvyYI
NEW: Nearly 75% of U.S. could face a destructive earthquake over the next 100 years, scientists say https://t.co/WiLNn7f0kf