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Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Earthquakes with Ocean Networks Canada and the BC Earthquake Alliance

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October 10, 2025

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm EST

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Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Earthquakes with Ocean Networks Canada and the BC Earthquake Alliance

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Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Earthquakes with Ocean Networks Canada and the BC Earthquake Alliance

Did you know that Earth experiences earthquakes every day? Being able to detect earthquakes right away is important to keep everyone as safe as possible. To do this, Earthquake Early Warning systems are in use in British Columbia and are being created in Ontario and Quebec. Learn how the deep sea has contributed to Canadian innovators in developing Earthquake Early Warning and examine how science, technology, engineering, and data are used together. And don’t forget to grab some tips on earthquake preparedness! This presentation is a collaboration between Ocean Networks Canada and British Columbia Earthquake Alliance.

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October 10, 2025

2:00 pm to 2:45 pm EST

Grade Level: 4-8

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