What are the odds?
Maybe we can place a bet at one of the area casinos
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology has calculated the probability of experiencing a sizeable earthquake over the next 50 years for all 17 counties.
The greatest risks are in the six counties surrounding Reno and Carson City.
<style type="text/css"> </style>| County | Probability of magnitude greater than 6.0 | Probability of magnitude greater than 6.5 | Probability of magnitude greater than 7.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 70% | 50-55% | 12-15% |
| Churchill | 30-40% | 20-25% | 6-8% |
| Douglas | 60-70% | 50-60% | 10-12% |
| Lyon | 60% | 40-45% | 12% |
| Storey | 65-70% | 50% | 12-15% |
| Washoe | 65-70% | 50% | 12-15% |
Source: The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
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