5 Questions
What regions of Canada are mentioned in the report as being ill-prepared for earthquakes?
Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada
What is the predicted amount of private residential-property losses in the event of a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Charlevoix?
$10.6-billion
What is the estimated total losses, including commercial, heritage, and cultural properties, in the event of a 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Charlevoix?
$30-billion
Which cities in Eastern Canada are mentioned as being situated in earthquake-prone areas?
Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City
Why did Swiss Re start researching earthquake preparedness in Eastern Canada?
Despite the higher risk of much larger earthquakes in the West, some of the most populated regions of Eastern Canada are situated in the most earthquake-prone areas.
Is Canada's East Coast Prepared for an Earthquake? Test Your Knowledge on Seismic Preparedness in Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada
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