San Francisco launches £16 billion project to enhance earthquake safety and resilience
San Francisco is undergoing a £16 billion project to improve safety and resilience against earthquakes. The city, located on the North American and Pacific tectonic plates, is prone to seismic activity due to the San Andreas fault. Recent upgrades include a $17 million earthquake simulator at the University of California, San Diego, which tests structures for earthquake resistance. The Tallwood project, a mass timber building, is part of this research to enhance earthquake preparedness. Renovations are also taking place at San Francisco Airport, with Terminal 1 recently reopening after a $2.5 million upgrade. Terminal 3 is undergoing similar improvements, contributing to the city's efforts to retrofit vulnerable buildings.