Vancouver Island was rattled by a 4.4 magnitude quake Sunday night. It was centred 200 kilometers off of Port Hardy just after 7:30 according to the U-S Geological Survey National Earthquake Information Center. There have been no tsunami warnings or advisories issued, and there are no reports of major damage or injuries. This after multiple tsunami … [Read more...]
Many in BC confused over what tsunami zones they live in following 7.5 magnitude Alaska quake
January 5, 2013 by
During a tsunami advisory or warning, like those issued early Saturday morning, we in BC hear about various zones. But many were confused about what zone they actually live in. "Those zones are based on the provincial, or the Emergency Management BC notification areas, so they're really zones designed that they can inform the emergency … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Tsunami alert after 7.5 magnitude quake in Alaska
January 5, 2013 by
Tsunami advisories for BC's coastal areas from the border to North Vancouver Island have been cancelled, but the tsunami warning for BC from the North Tip of Vancouver Island to Alaska remain in effect. This after an earthquake near Dixon Alaska just before midnight Saturday. It was originally believed to be a magnitude 7.7 quake, but has … [Read more...]
Enbridge: Proposed pipeline would withstand quake
November 2, 2012 by
Enbridge Pipeline's President says the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline would be well protected from quakes like the one that took place Saturday night off Haida Gwaii. John Carruthers says the planned route for the line was far west of the area hit on the weekend and, in fact, avoids most seismic activity. He says new technology is another … [Read more...]
Emergency teams analyze quake response
October 29, 2012 by
Days after a massive quake hit off the BC coast, provincial emergency response teams are looking at what they would do better next time. Chris Duffy, executive director of emergency coordination, says work is underway to have more wide-spread tsunami warnings aired on television in the future. "Hopefully we'll see some forward movement on … [Read more...]
Quake sparks questions around schools
October 29, 2012 by
In the wake of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Haida Gwaii, the chair of the Vancouver School Board is hoping the Province will approve funding for an office that would oversee seismic upgrades of schools in B.C.Patti Bacchus says it's a huge job.The Province has set a goal of completing upgrades by 2020. "If we're gonna increase the pace and get all … [Read more...]
Quake off northern Vancouver Island
September 15, 2011 by
The earth's been rumbling around the world this morning, including one off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. A magnitude 4.1 quake struck just after 4 o'clock about 80 kilometres south of Port Alice. No tsunami would be generated by that quake, and so far, there are no reports of it being felt on land. Earlier this morning, a small … [Read more...]
