// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Utah Utes / NCAA |
| Host County | Salt Lake County UT |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Rice-Eccles Stadium holds 51,444 fans in Salt Lake City at 4,265 feet elevation beneath the Wasatch Mountains. The stadium hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. It sits near the Wasatch Fault and a major earthquake during a game could trigger rockslides from the adjacent mountain face.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Salt Lake City metro with 1.2 million residents. The Wasatch Fault creates serious earthquake risk for all Salt Lake venues. The stadium sits at the base of the Wasatch Front. The 2002 Olympics demonstrated the complex security requirements for major stadium events in this location.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-15, I-80, South Campus Drive. Salt Lake County Emergency Management coordinates Wasatch Fault earthquake and mass gathering protocols.