Earthquake Preparedness in Canada's East Coast
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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?

<p>Montreal, Ottawa, and Quebec City</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Swiss Re start researching earthquake preparedness in Eastern Canada?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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