, said investigations undertaken by the earthquake engineering community at Canadian universities help to inform the agency’s decisions in the development of a seismic hazard model for Canada.
“Ongoing collaboration among experts and a deeper understanding of seismic activity contribute to refining early warning systems and emergency preparedness,” Kianfar said. “While challenges persist, these developments underscore our commitment to creating safer environments in earthquake-prone areas.”
"The shaking values are incorporated into the National Building Code of Canada to improve building design. The improved designs increase the resilience of structures when they experience possible future earthquakes.”Halchuk said Canada, on average, records about 5,000 earthquakes per year, although the vast majority are small and quite often happen in remote areas.
“Better construction details and materials have been introduced, creating more resilient structures,” Kianfar said. “Design codes have seen notable improvements, particularly in the last 20 years, aided by the use of powerful computers for advanced simulations. These advancements collectively enhance our ability to construct buildings that can withstand seismic forces.”