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Earthquake risk up for about a third of U S
The USGS updated the national seismic hazard maps elevating risk in parts of 16 states including Alaska Hawaii California Oregon and more while lowering risk in others such as parts of North Carolina and New York City. The maps guide building codes and insurance assessing expected ground shaking over a building’s life.
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