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8 Facts About Slow Slip

07 Jan
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Did you know that earthquakes are not the only way that tectonic plates move? Earthquakes are a quick, jarring motion causing a lot of friction and often destruction. So what’s a slow slip? And do slow slips contribute to increased earthquake activity? Below are 8 facts about slow slips:Slow slips tend to be slower and quieter than earthquakes -
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How to Prepare for Landslides

20 Dec
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Earlier in September, you may have heard of the large earthquake in Japan that caused multiple landslides, unfortunately killing at least nine people. Our hearts go out to their loved ones, along with any who were injured.After a natural disaster such as this, for those who were in the area, life will never be the same. For the rest of
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The Morning After…

23 Jan
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West coast residents spent an anxious night as a tsunami warning was issued following a 7.9 earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska.  Some areas were evacuated, other areas were on alert and after several anxious hours the tsunami watch was lifted, and everyone was able to breath a sign of relief!Some people had a plan and when the tsunami siren
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Shake Out BC

It’s Time for the Great BC Shake Out!

12 Oct
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Once a year, families, workplaces and organizations across British Columbia practice Earthquake preparedness in a unified event that reminds everyone of the basic safety tenets of earthquakes. If you’re not already involved, consider registering today!On October 20 at 10:20am millions of people worldwide will be practicing how to drop, cover and hold on. If you’re in another Canadian province, or
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The Great ShakeOut Results

27 Oct
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You may have heard that individuals, schools and businesses in provinces all across Canada participated in the big ShakeOut event earlier this month. As the largest earthquake drill in the world, British Columbia, Quebec and the Yukon all participated in wisely preparing for the likelihood of an earthquake emergency.In BC, “The Big One” is not just a story to scare people. It’s the eventual
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The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills

13 Oct
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 Have you Heard of The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, officially recognized on October 15th worldwide? If you haven’t, it might be a good idea to get the word out around your school or office! It’s a day when people of all ages will practice how to react in the event of an earthquake.Drills are taking place at 10:15am, preparing people
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Affordable Seismic Retrofits for Your Home

08 Oct
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We welcome Mike Ursel, President of QuakeSafe Retrofits, Construction Corp., and his guest contribution to our blog today. Thank you, Mike!As much as we would rather not think about it, all of us in Victoria, Vancouver and the lower mainland of British Columbia live in an earthquake prone region - the Cascadia Subduction Zone.As the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate subducts
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Aftershocks, Part 3: Finding Your Way in a Trapped City

14 May
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While one of the most important things to consider -- before, during and after an emergency -- is food and water and how you will ration it out best to survive as long as possible without outside help, another incredibly important survival factor to consider is communication.While trying to stay calm and help others, if you’re able, it’s best to
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