Minor 3.7-magnitude earthquake hits northern New Brunswick, generates aftershock
This is the second 3.7-magnitude earthquake recorded in New Brunswick this year. Continue reading
Earthquakes
Alberta Energy Regulator restricts fracking near Brazeau dam following earthquake
The Alberta Energy Regulator is moving to restrict oilfield fracking activity near the Brazeau Reservoir in east central Alberta as a precaution following a 4.3 magnitude earthquake south of the area in March. Continue reading
Intense video shows rooftop pool spilling over skyscraper during powerful Manila earthquake
At least 16 people were killed after the 6.1-magnitude quake rattled much of the northern portion of the country. Continue reading
Fracking and the major role it plays in causing earthquakes in Alberta
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Of the roughly 2,800 earthquakes recorded in Alberta over the past three decades, almost half of those have occurred on prairie land. Continue reading
Fort St. John earthquakes were caused by fracking: BC Oil and Gas Commission
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The magnitude 3.4, 4.0 and 4.5 quakes struck about 20 kilometres south of the city on Nov. 29. Continue reading
Earthquakes in British Columbia likely caused by fracking, says expert
Earthquakes Canada reported a 4.5 magnitude quake Thursday that was felt in Fort St. John, Taylor, Chetwynd and Dawson Creek in the province’s northeast, followed by a second quake 45 minutes later that measured 4.0. Continue reading
Bedrock stress could be factor in fracking-caused earthquakes: study
New research is digging in to why fracking causes earthquakes in some areas but not in others. Continue reading
Calgary restaurant serves fundraiser for those affected by Indonesia tsunami
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Calgary restaurant Indonesian Kitchen is serving a free buffet from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday and 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, with all the donations going to Palu, Indonesia. Continue reading
Photos show devastation from Indonesian tsunami, earthquake that killed over 800 people
The 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Friday evening and created tsunami waves of more than six metres, officials said, ripping through oceanside communities. Continue reading
6.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia’s Lombok coast
A magnitude 6.5 offshore earthquake struck the Indonesian archipelago late on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Continue reading