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Geological Survey of Canada, Geodynamics Program: Earthquake Processes: Cascadia Subduction Zone
http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/geodyn/cascadia_e.php
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This page explains the tectonic setting of the west coast of North America. It explains the process of the subduction of the Juan de Fuca plate beneath the North American plate. It describes the methods used to observe tectonic deformation caused by subduction, and explains how they are used to estimate earthquake potential in the region. Links are provided to the Geological Survey of Canada's Geodynamics Program home page, and to their Pacific Geoscience Centre page.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Tutorial
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
    • Map
    • Visualization - scientific
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Structural geology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright Natural Resources Canada, 1999. All rights reserved. You may reproduce this publication in whole or in part provided you acknowledge Natural Resources Canada as source of all copies. However, to obtain permission to reproduce in whole or in part for purposes of resale or redistribution, contact the authoring department.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-000-246
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Energy in the earth system
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Abilities of technological design
        • Understandings about science and technology
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Natural and human-induced hazards
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Geological Survey of Canada, GSC Pacific - Sidney Subdivision, Pacific Geoscience Centre