Landslides in Canada
Canada has had some huge landslides over the past 100 or more years. Here's a list of recorded landslides that changed the landscape for good
- A landslide is the downward movement of rock and/or loose sediment, triggered by natural processes or human actions.
- The speed of a landslide can range from extremely slow to extremely rapid.
- The largest Canadian landslide known occurred in 1894 at Saint-Alban, Quebec. It involved 185 million m3 of material and created a 40 m deep scar that covered an area of 4.62 million m2 (roughly the size of 80 city blocks).
What to do in case of a landslide
*If indoors-
Find cover in the section of the building that is furthest away from the approaching landslide.
Take shelter under a strong table or bench.
Hold on firmly and stay put until all movement has ceased.
*If outdoors-
Move quickly away from its likely path, keeping clear of embankments, trees, power lines and poles.
Stay away from the landslide. The slope may experience additional failures for hours to days afterwards.Contact your insurance company to make sure your property is
covered for landslides. Rock and earth slides are usually covered by home policies
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