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British Columbia: Geological Study Pinpoints Quake Zones
Written by Chris Cook   
Thursday, 24 April 2008 21:48
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British Columbia: Geological Study Pinpoints Quake Zones
by C. L. Cook
Canada's CTV reports on a study recently released by the U. S. Geological Survey placing in the earthquake crosshairs two of Canada's most desirable addresses.
 
"Two British Columbia fault lines running south of Abbotsford and south of Victoria could potentially cause earthquakes measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, according to a new study released by U.S. seismologists."
 
  • "Updated seismic hazard maps from the U.S. Geological Survey show the newly discovered, shallow fault lines south of Victoria, along the Olympic peninsula, and in northwest Washington State, south of Abbotsford, could cause earthquakes that would result in severe damage potentially costing billions of dollars.

  • "The hazard maps, a result of decades of research, show that a quake of such magnitude could cause severe damage to the structure of buildings and infrastructure.
 
  • "Research scientist Dr. John Cassidy with Natural Resources Canada said the new information is valuable in terms of safety standards."
 
 
 
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