Natural Hazards

Contained within the Atlas of Canada Poster Map Series, is a poster showing natural hazards in Canada. The two-sided poster map provides an overview of Canadian catastrophes over space and time. Major Canadian natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, avalanches, tornadoes and floods are documented graphically from 1663 until 1991. Explanations of each hazard help the reader understand it within the context of other Canadian events throughout history. Natural Hazards is jointly published by Emergency Preparedness Canada of the Department of National Defense, Geomatics Canada of the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Canadian Geographic Enterprises.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:11 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:11 (UTC)
contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
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title_fr Les catastrophes naturelles
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