8 ms·Question: in Silicon Valley, considering the fault line, is it even safe to build up?by newacct23 10y agoQuestion: in Silicon Valley, considering the fault line, is it even safe to build up?sroussey 10y agoJapan has bigger earthquakes than California and build up just fine.DrScump 10y agoUnless you're right on top of a fault (like most East Bay hospitals are), proximity to the fault is less important than the rock and soils beneath you.