// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 📡 Telecom / Internet Infrastructure |
| Operator / Branch | Various |
| Host County | Santa Clara County CA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 75 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Silicon Valley hosts the largest concentration of data centers outside of Northern Virginia with major facilities operated by Google Apple Meta Microsoft and dozens of hyperscale operators. The San Andreas and Hayward Faults create serious earthquake risk. A major earthquake could simultaneously damage dozens of data centers and destroy submarine cable landing stations.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
The global internet and US tech economy depend on Silicon Valley data centers. A major earthquake could cause widespread internet disruption globally. Wildfire from the Santa Cruz Mountains threatens power infrastructure.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-101, I-880, various access roads. Santa Clara County Emergency Management coordinates earthquake and data center emergency protocols.