New at Rosetta Stones: Should You Be Freaking Out Over the Recent California Earthquake Forecasts?

Remember the rule of headlines with a question in them. Answer’s actually probably not, actually. Head on over to Rosetta Stones to find out what the experts on my Facebook feed have to say about matters, and how to prepare just in case.

Not in Cali? That doesn’t mean you don’t need to do some earthquake prep! Check out the USGS seismic hazard map, and see where you fit in:

Image shows a map of the United States with the areas of greatest seismic hazard in red. The states most at risk are California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, and pretty much all of New England. Yeah, we've got lotsa hazards in the United States!
Seismic risk map for the United States. Credit: USGS

If your state has any red, pink, orange, or yellow, best research your specific area’s seismic hazards and come up with an earthquake plan! Preparation is always a great thing.

 

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New at Rosetta Stones: Should You Be Freaking Out Over the Recent California Earthquake Forecasts?
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