// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | BYU Cougars / NCAA |
| Host County | Utah County UT |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
LaVell Edwards Stadium holds 63,470 fans in Provo Utah at 4,551 feet elevation beneath the Wasatch Mountains. The stadium sits directly below the Wasatch Front which scientists consider one of the most dangerous urban earthquake faults in the US. A major Wasatch earthquake during a game could be catastrophic with rockfall and landslide risk from the adjacent mountain face.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Provo metro with 600,000 residents. The Wasatch Fault runs directly above the stadium creating serious earthquake rockfall and landslide risk. Earthquake scientists consider the Wasatch Front overdue for a major rupture. BYU draws large national fan bases unfamiliar with Utah earthquake risk.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-15, US-189, North Canyon Road. Utah County Emergency Management coordinates Wasatch Fault earthquake and mass gathering protocols.