What cities or towns are right above the Ramapo Fault?

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In summary: Nanuet, New York is located on the Ramapo Fault. Lying close to the fault line, Nanuet is at a higher risk of earthquakes.
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Hi all. I'm planning on moving out of my parents home a few years from now (never too early to plan), and I want to eventually settle in a place that is as safe as possible and future-proof from natural disasters (and climate change) as much as possible. Upstate New York seems like a good place for this, in particular the southeastern part of it (closer to the city). When the sea starts rising a few decades from now, it'll be a good spot. In particular, I like Nanuet, New York or the Northern part of New Jersey. But it might be right on top of the Ramapo Fault. I wouldn't want to live right on top of a big fault.

I have been seeing many maps of the Ramapo Fault, but they all seem to place the fault more or less in different places. I want to know what cities or towns in the Southern New York/Northern New Jersey area lie right on top of it and, in particular, if Nanuet, New York has the bad luck of being right on top of it? I'm not an Earth Science/Geology person, so please bare with me. Thanks.
 
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There's no safe place. Every place can have a disaster of some kind or another from severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes, fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, severe snow storms, volcanic activity or even tsunamis and not to mention asteroids or meteors and planes, trains, cars and bikes...

For ramapo:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramapo_Fault
 
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Faults can be found along the Appalachian Mountains.

https://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/nyc/highlands/ramapo.htm

Earthquake Risk in New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/eqrisk.htm

One should be able to browse the USGS site for earthquake or seismic risk/hazard
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/hazmaps/

Earthquake activity in the New York City area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_activity_in_the_New_York_City_area
See also - http://www.dhses.ny.gov/recovery/mitigation/archive/documents/2008/S3.I.i_Earthquake_Hazard_Profile.pdf

http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/news/2004/story04-30-04b.html

http://gsabulletin.gsapubs.org/content/82/1/125.short

https://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-living/living-on-the-fault-line/
 

Related to What cities or towns are right above the Ramapo Fault?

1. What is the Ramapo Fault?

The Ramapo Fault is a major geological fault line located in the eastern United States, stretching approximately 185 miles from eastern Pennsylvania to the Hudson Valley region of New York.

2. Which cities or towns are located directly above the Ramapo Fault?

Some of the cities and towns that are directly above the Ramapo Fault include Paterson, Passaic, and Clifton in New Jersey, and Suffern, Nyack, and Haverstraw in New York.

3. Is the Ramapo Fault active?

Yes, the Ramapo Fault is considered an active fault and has the potential to cause earthquakes in the future. However, it is currently showing no signs of significant movement.

4. What is the risk of living above the Ramapo Fault?

The risk of living above the Ramapo Fault depends on various factors such as the location and strength of the earthquake, as well as the building structures and infrastructure in the area. While earthquakes can occur along the fault, the frequency and intensity of these events are relatively low.

5. Can the Ramapo Fault be monitored for potential earthquakes?

Yes, the Ramapo Fault is constantly monitored by seismologists and geologists to track any potential activity. This includes measuring seismic activity and conducting geological surveys to better understand the fault's behavior and potential risks.

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