US officials warn nearly 75% of America is at risk of EARTHQUAKES after uncovering hundreds more fault lines... is YOUR area a danger zone?

Daily Mail ^ | 1/17/24 | Stacey Liberatore

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Scientists have discovered that 75 percent of the US - home to hundreds of millions of Americans - is at risk of damaging earthquakes.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) released the latest National Seismic Hazard Model that included 350 newly discovered fault lines since the previous model in 2018 - bringing the total to about 1,000 faults.

The updates increased chances of disastrous earthquakes in the central and northeastern 'Atlantic Coastal corridor' that is home to Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York and Boston.

[hattend]

More distractions from the important stuff.

[Jane Long]

Whew. Safe, in a blue zone.

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[dljordan]

Thanks for the link.

[Veto!]

I lived in CA for many years. Went through so many quakes, we got very good at identifying strength. “That’s a 4.2. Or a 4.8.” etc.

If you live near the beach, your house will rock and roll. On Nob Hill, high point in SF, it’s just one big bump.

We became really fearless.

[Veto!]

My friend lived in very nice condo near theSanta Monica beach when that big quake hit. She immediately called repair people to come fix separated walls, etc, then got out of the building. Smart move. That building was repaired within a week while other people had to wait months to have damages fixed, some so horrible they had to live elsewhere.

[RitchieAprile]

I remember the tree shaking and there was no wind..

[sphinx]

I still have plenty of leftover Faucimasks somewhere, so I think I’m ok.

And I have duct tape in my toolbox in case things get really serious. I think we are running low on aluminum foil, so that might be a problem. Need to get serious again about the prepping.

[cld51860]

I grew up in and lived in Southern CA for a little over half of my life.

They can be very surrealistic. When I was little, I remember seeing 20-30 foot palm trees swaying back and forth like grass in the wind.

When they start, you hold your breath and your first thought is: How long is this going to last.

[butlerweave]

They have no idea that we float on Lava , LOL

[Bratch]

But...my insurance agent said it was a NO-FAULT policy.

[Myrddin]

I've "enjoyed" a few. The 5.4 in Federal Way, WA in 1964 had an epicenter about 100 yards from my house. It was an exciting "ride". The Northridge quake dumped all of my wife's boxes of shoes on me where I slept. The closet door was open. Some smaller ones around San Diego were more of a "roll" with the room moving around. It was somewhat more exciting on the 15th floor of the Union Bank building in 1980. Nearby buildings were swaying. Curtains hung from rods at 15 ft above the floor were pretty animated.

We had a 5.3 in Soda Springs a couple days after the total eclipse passed over Idaho in August 2017. It almost knocked over the table where we were dining at Applebee's in Pocatello. We had aftershocks for weeks.

[Myrddin]

I had a 5 PM test scheduled (waited 3 weeks for the test) when the Loma Prieta quake struck. The computer center that housed the systems I was testing was hit hard. Suffice to say, the test was put off....another 3 weeks.

[Myrddin]

Climate change heating up the planet causing it to expand. Sheesh!

No, it is a weakening magnetic field (periodic) that is allowing more cosmic rays to reach ground level. The cosmic rays interact with quartz resulting in increased volcanic activity. Related increases in tectonic activity follow. No cow farts involved.

[P.O.E.]

Carole King could not be reached for comment

[Chgogal]

BTTT

Seriously, they think we are that stupid.

[John Milner]

Have been in places (Midwest) where they have occurred - very minor but had never personally felt them before. I think in one case I was in a moving vehicle - so that makes sense.

Maybe about 15 years ago I woke up about 4 AM and thought, “This almost feels like what they say and earthquake feels like.” Again, it was very mild and I wasn’t sure. When I got to work several people had also felt it and it was being discussed on local radio.

[Bobbyvotes]

I dont drink booze or party.

[jimbug]

I think we are all going to die.

[rktman]

IIRC algore maintains it’s like a million degrees right under our feet. 😵‍💫

[ealgeone]

I've felt one. Little less than 4.0.

BTW...if you don't have earthquake insurance endorsed on your policy might want to consider doing so. EQ is normally not covered in the basis policy.