What is the benefit of having a 2nd headquarters so close to the first? They’ll just expand in Seattle instead.
Where is this magical low earthquake risk area west of the Rockies, by the way?
Low risk earthquake zones west of the Rockies that meet the other criteria are:
Denver (technically east of Rockies and beyond 2hrs flight)
Sacramento
Phoenix (beyond 2hrs flight)
Reno (growing with the Tesla factory)
Boise
Las Vegas
Salt Lake