Deepsea eruption expected off B.C. coast — but only scientists will notice

Scientists with Ocean Networks Canada predict an underwater rupture in the Earth's crust could happen 260 kilometres west of Vancouver Island, after they detected up to 200 small earthquakes per hour in the area last week.

Deepsea eruption expected off B.C. coast — but only scientists will notice
Four jagged columns of rock are seen underwater.

Scientists with Ocean Networks Canada predict an underwater rupture in the Earth's crust could happen 260 kilometres west of Vancouver Island, after they detected up to 200 small earthquakes per hour in the area last week.