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Damaging earthquakes could hit Mountain West cities in next 100 years, new map shows

KUNR Public Radio | By Kaleb Roedel
Published January 31, 2024 at 4:50 PM MST
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, its updated National Seismic Hazard Model could help architects and engineers better design and construct buildings in high-risk areas.
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According to the U.S. Geological Survey, its updated National Seismic Hazard Model could help architects and engineers better design and construct buildings in high-risk areas.

New research shows many parts of the United States could experience a damaging earthquake in the future, including cities in the Mountain West.

New research shows many parts of the United States could experience a damaging earthquake in the future, including cities in the Mountain West.

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