Historical Events tagged with "cascadia"
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Major Earthquake Shakes Vancouver Island
On June 23, 1946, Vancouver Island experienced a powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale. The quake struck off the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, causing extensive damage, particularly in the city of Port Alberni. Fortunately, the earthquake did not result in any fatalities but left many residents shaken and homes damaged. Seismographs recorded the earthquake as one of the strongest in the region's history, raising awareness about the seismic activity along the Cascadia subduction zone.
Continue ReadingCascadia Earthquake Recorded in Japanese History
A massive earthquake struck off the west coast, generating a tsunami that reached Japan. Japanese records detail the effects of the quake, which contributed to our understanding of subduction zones. This earthquake marked an important point in the geological history of the Pacific Northwest and its relationship with seismic activity across the ocean.
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