I thought it was interesting how not only is this a major faut in the seemingly inactive interior of the United States, but how the fault lines are independent of one another. This means that if one earthquake happens, it doesn't necessairly release strain along the entire fault line. Even more interesting however is where these fault lines are located. Not only are they at the base of the mountain, which increases slope failure, but the heavily populated area gives rise for concern. It's good to see that the state of Utah is taking major strides to improve old buildings as well as increasing codes for important new structures such as schools. The hazard poses some more serious effects than the obvious associated with a typical large earthquake however. Some of the most seveare that come to mind are water contamination and nuclear waste. Because so many of these are in direct relation to the fault lines, mitigation of these disastrous effects is nearly impossible. Even though the state is taking strides in improving structures, more work needs to be done to make sure toxic waste is not spewed everywhere.