A recent report from Home Gnome assessed earthquake vulnerability across 206 US counties using metrics like home age and dam presence. Interestingly, areas in Tennessee and Oklahoma, states not typically associated with seismic activity, ranked among the most at-risk. Notably, San Francisco topped the list, supported by its proximity to fault lines like the San Andreas. Despite low seismic activity in 2024 with fewer significant quakes, the report serves as a caution for residents, emphasizing the need for preparedness in these vulnerable regions.
Some places on the list are unexpected, including parts of Tennessee and Oklahoma - two states that aren't widely known for their seismic activity.
Earthquakes can be incredibly destructive and costly, especially in areas where buildings are not designed to withstand strong ground shaking.
San Francisco County is the most earthquake-vulnerable area on the list with a risk score of 57.59, according to the report.
They live near multiple fault lines, including the San Andreas Fault, which is an 800-mile-long boundary between two shifting tectonic plates.
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