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What is the main cause of a tsunami? Wind, or underwater earthquake
Underwater earthquake
Where does the word tsunami come from?
Japan
More than 300 years ago Canada's deadliest volcano killed over 2000 people. Was it in BC or Newfoundland?
BC
Canada's deadliest hurricane claimed 4000 lives in 1775. Was it in BC or Newfoundland?
Newfoundland
The most costly natural disaster in Canada was the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta or the 1998 ice storm in Ontario and Quebec?
The Fort McMurray wildfire resulted in 9.9 billion in damages.
An avalanche can be triggered by skiers. True or False?
True
Approximately 5000 earthquakes are recorded in Canada each year. True or False?
True
What is the most frequent natural hazard recorded in Canada; wildfire, flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake?
flood
Hurricane season runs from November to March when the waters from the Atlantic Ocean are warm enough to create tropical weather systems. True of False?
False. Hurricane season is June to November.
Canada gets more tornadoes than any other country with the exception of the United States. True of False?
True
The Smoking Hills are an entire coastline in Canada that is burning. True of False?
True. In Cape Bathurst, a unique geological feature exist that consists of sedimentary rock that's been smouldering continuously for thousands of years.
The worst disaster in Canadian history is recorded as the Spanish Flu. True of False?
True. The Spanish Flu in 1918 claimed 50 000 Canadian lives.
An earthquake in BC was so strong that it caused a Tsunami in Japan. True of False?
True
The largest man made explosion prior to nuclear weapons occurred in Canada. True of False?
True
What province had recorded the most natural disasters?
British Columbia
What is the least common natural disaster in Canada?
Large landslides on average only occur every 10 years in Canada.
