How Will B.C. Survive A 9.0 Mega Quake? Lessons from Taiwan

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In this video, we dive deep into the critical issue of earthquake preparedness, comparing the meticulous strategies of Taiwan with the looming threat of the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the Pacific Northwest. On February 6, 2024, Taiwan faced a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake. Despite its ferocity, the nation’s stringent building codes and advanced preparedness protocols minimized devastation. Taiwan’s sophisticated early warning system and public education initiatives have set a global benchmark for earthquake readiness.
In stark contrast, British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for a potential megathrust earthquake from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a geological time bomb capable of triggering a magnitude 9.0 quake and a colossal tsunami. Over 300 years ago, the Great Quake devastated entire Indigenous communities along the Pacific Coast, leaving behind haunting oral histories of the disaster.
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