Introduction to Earthquakes and Seismicity

CONTENTS

Unit 1: Earthquakes

Objectives
The Nature of Earthquakes
Where Earthquakes Occur
Seismicity of Canada
Seismicity of British Columbia
Measuring Earthquakes: Magnitude and Intensity
Summary

Unit 2: Earthquake Effects

Objectives
Background
Characteristics of Earthquakes
General Effects of Earthquakes
Building Reaction to Ground Motion
Summary

Resources