California was also identified in the USGS study as being at a high risk for greater shaking in the decades ahead.
Nearly 75% of the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii, could experience a damaging quake sometime within the next century.
The potential for catastrophic earthquakes to rock nearly every corner of the United States is becoming a growing threat, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The potential for catastrophic earthquakes to rock nearly every corner of the United States is becoming a growing threat, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
By analyzing the newest seismic studies, historical geological data and other data-collection technologies, the agency put together a color-coded map that pinpoints exactly where earthquakes are most likely to strike.
The latest model indicates that nearly 75% of the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii, could experience a damaging quake sometime within the next century.
California was also identified in the USGS study as being at a high risk for greater shaking in the decades ahead. The color-coded map – which is the first to include all 50 states – is meant to provide a visual to allow for geologists and engineers to prepare for the looming threats that exist to the nation‧s infrastructure, as well as hundreds of millions of Americans.
Published in Earthquake Spectra, this study represents a touchstone achievement for enhancing public safety. The USGS is committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about earthquakes so that people can better prepare for them.
Nearly 75% of the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii, could experience a damaging quake sometime within the next century.
The most damaging earthquakes are likeliest to occur along the central and northeastern Atlantic Coast, which includes Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
California was also identified in the USGS study as being at a high risk for greater shaking in the decades ahead.
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The potential for catastrophic earthquakes to rock nearly every corner of the United States is becoming a growing threat, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
California and Alaska were also identified in the USGS study as being at a high risk for greater shaking in the decades ahead.
Deception
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None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(85%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the U.S Geological Survey (USGS) as a source of information without providing any context or criticism of their methods or findings. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when describing earthquakes as a growing threat and using phrases such as 'catastrophic' and 'damaging'. The article also contains an example of dichotomous depiction by stating that nearly 75% of the continental United States could experience a damaging quake sometime within the next century, implying that there is no chance for those areas not included in this percentage. Lastly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing earthquakes as being at high risk for greater shaking in California and Alaska.
The potential for catastrophic earthquakes to rock nearly every corner of the United States is becoming a growing threat
Nearly 75% of the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii, could experience a damaging quake sometime within the next century.
California and Alaska were also identified in the USGS study as being at a high risk for greater shaking in the decades ahead.
Nearly 75% of the US is at risk from damaging earthquakes.
37 states have experienced earthquakes greater than magnitude 5 in the last 200 years.
The new National Seismic Hazard Model is a result of collaborative effort between federal, state, local officials and private sector.
Accuracy
75% of the US is at risk from damaging earthquakes
Nearly 75% of the continental United States could experience a damaging quake sometime within the next century.
37 states have experienced earthquakes greater than a magnitude 5 over the past two centuries.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the U.S Geological Survey (USGS) has discovered that nearly 75% of the US is at risk from damaging earthquakes. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or data to support it and relies solely on the credibility of a government agency which may have its own biases and agendas. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that millions of Americans live in areas with high earthquake risk, creating a sense of urgency without providing any context or perspective. Additionally, the article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction when it states that known earthquake hazard zones such as Los Angeles and San Francisco are at risk but also locations like Salt Lake City and Memphis which may not be immediately apparent to readers. The author could have provided more context or examples to support this claim.
Nearly 75% of the U.S is at risk from damaging earthquakes,
millions of Americans live in areas with a high earthquake risk.
Bias
(85%)
The author has a clear bias towards the topic of earthquakes and their potential impact on society. The article mentions that nearly 75% of the US is at risk from damaging earthquakes, which could be seen as an alarmist statement. Additionally, the author uses language such as 'millions of Americans live in areas with a high earthquake risk' to create a sense of urgency and fear for readers.
Nearly 75% of the U.S. could be struck by damaging earthquakes
This was a massive, multi-year collaborative effort between federal, state and local governments and the private sector.
Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The article discusses the risk of earthquakes in various regions of the US and presents a new map that shows where damaging seismic waves could hit. The author is Ben Turner who works for Live Science.
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/37 U.S states have experienced earthquakes greater than magnitude 5 in the last 200 years
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquake risk as they are reporting for Live Science which is owned by Seek Inc. and its parent company Discovery Communications, both companies have financial ties to oil and gas industry.
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/37 U.S states have experienced earthquakes greater than magnitude 5 in the last 200 years
Nearly 75% of the U.S. could experience a damaging earthquake in the next 100 years.
California and Alaska are at risk of experiencing potentially damaging earthquakes due to their seismically active regions.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that nearly 75% of the US could experience a damaging earthquake in the next 100 years based on new maps created by scientists and engineers at USGS. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence presented in the article. The only data provided are historical geological data and seismic studies which do not provide enough information to make such a claim with certainty.
The author claims that nearly 75% of the US could experience a damaging earthquake in the next 100 years based on new maps created by scientists and engineers at USGS. However, this statement is not supported by any scientific evidence presented in the article.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that nearly 75% of the U.S. could face potentially damaging earthquakes and intense ground shaking in the next 100 years, which is a statement that creates fear and alarm without providing any evidence to support it.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that nearly 75% of the U.S. could face potentially damaging earthquakes and intense ground shaking in the next 100 years, which is a statement that creates fear and alarm without providing any evidence to support it.
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains a statement that nearly 75% of the U.S. could face potentially damaging earthquakes and intense ground shaking in the next 100 years.
]Nearly 75% of the U.S. could experience a damaging earthquake in the next 100 years, new USGS map shows
The agency shared new maps Wednesday, showing the areas that are most at risk.
Site
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Aliza Chasan has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes and USGS as she is reporting for CBS News which receives funding from $3,000 grants for earthquake retrofitting. This could potentially influence her coverage of the topic.
Author
Conflicts
Of
Interest (50%)
Aliza Chasan has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes and USGS as she is reporting on $3,000 grants for earthquake retrofitting. This could compromise her ability to report objectively and impartially.
