"Mapping Earthquake Risk Across the U.S.: USGS Unveils Groundbreaking Seismic Hazard Map"

The United States Geological Survey has released new maps showing that nearly 75% of the U.S. could face potentially damaging earthquakes in the next century, with California, Alaska, and the central and northeastern Atlantic Coastal corridor being particularly at risk. The agency's latest earthquake model aims to enhance public safety and provide critical information for architects, engineers, and policymakers, with implications for earthquake retrofitting and construction practices.