Describe the pattern of seismic activity in Canada over the past month. Where do most of the seismic events occur? Explain this activity in terms of plate tectonics (What kind of boundary is associated with the region of highest seismicity?) What explains seismic events in other areas of Canada? You may have to look up an explanation for this in your text or in another resource.

Describe the magnitude of these seismic events. The legend button is at the bottom right hand corner of the map.

In the section titled Recent Earthquakes, find the earthquake that occurred 196 km W of Port Hardy, BC on 2020-12-25. What was the magnitude and focus depth of this earthquake? Look at the map provided on the website – describe the epicentre for this quake.