Earthquakes and Seismology in Canada
Find out about earthquakes in Canada, including recent Canadian earthquakes, how earthquakes are measured, and precautions for surviving an earthquake.
Dinosaurs, Earthquakes and Satellites
An overview of earth sciences in Canada - paleontology, seismology, geology and geomatics.
An overview of earth sciences in Canada - paleontology, seismology, geology and geomatics.
Recent Earthquakes in Canada
Use the map for information on earthquakes in Canada in the last month, or choose a year for earthquakes in Canada since 1995. The site also provindes information on international earthquakes in the news. From Earthquakes Canada.
Use the map for information on earthquakes in Canada in the last month, or choose a year for earthquakes in Canada since 1995. The site also provindes information on international earthquakes in the news. From Earthquakes Canada.
Earthquake FAQs
Answers to many questions about earthquakes, including what to do after a strong earthquake. From Earthquakes Canada.
Answers to many questions about earthquakes, including what to do after a strong earthquake. From Earthquakes Canada.
Earthquakes in British Columbia
The causes and effects of earthquakes, and how geology studies can help reduce their impact. From the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines.
The causes and effects of earthquakes, and how geology studies can help reduce their impact. From the BC Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Modified Mercalli Scale
How the intensity of an earthquake is measured, using the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. From Earthquakes Canada.
How the intensity of an earthquake is measured, using the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. From Earthquakes Canada.
Magnitude of Earthquakes and Effects
Information on the effects of different magnitudes of earthquakes on humans, buildings and the environment. From Earthquakes Canada.
Information on the effects of different magnitudes of earthquakes on humans, buildings and the environment. From Earthquakes Canada.
Earthquake Glossary
From aftershock to tsunami. A good glossary of earthquake terms from Earthquakes Canada.
From aftershock to tsunami. A good glossary of earthquake terms from Earthquakes Canada.
Geodynamics Program
This division of the Geological Survey of Canada monitors movements of the earth's crust to contribute to studies on earthquake hazards and global change.
This division of the Geological Survey of Canada monitors movements of the earth's crust to contribute to studies on earthquake hazards and global change.