Is Canada prepared for a major earthquake? Experts say yes — but more can be done

As one of the world's most seismically active countries, Japan is known for its ability to be prepared for earthquakes like the magnitude 7.6 that hit on New Year's Day. But what if a major earthquake like that one happened in Canada — or if a bigger one like the magnitude 9.0 that struck that same island in 2011 hit here? As Sean Previl reports, seismologists, engineers and geologists say Canada is ready but there is still more that can be done. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10199890/canada-earthquake-risk-preparedness-improving/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews

Is Canada prepared for a major earthquake? Experts say yes — but more can be done
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As one of the world's most seismically active countries, Japan is known for its ability to be prepared for earthquakes like the magnitude 7.6 that hit on New Year's Day.

But what if a major earthquake like that one happened in Canada — or if a bigger one like the magnitude 9.0 that struck that same island in 2011 hit here?

As Sean Previl reports, seismologists, engineers and geologists say Canada is ready but there is still more that can be done.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10199890/canada-earthquake-risk-preparedness-improving/
Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc
Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ
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