…against seismic risks. Building damage and economic losses resulting from a relatively modest (M6.0) earthquake on the American Canyon fault have been estimated to be as high as $4 billion by some sources. Time will tell what the actual economic impact was to the community and business. Napa Valley’s wine industry has been particularly hard hit, with damage to buildings and inventory. Damage to other industries is still substantial as well.
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