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British Columbia is located near a plate boundary that has two segments to it. Off the coast of southern British Columbia is a subduction zone where the Juan de Fuca plate slides into and under the North American Plate. Off the coast of northern Biritish Columbia is a transform boundary where the Pacific Plate slides past the North American Plate. As these plates move, they tend to "snag" on one another and build up tension. When the plates slip and release tension, earthquakes occur.
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∙ 14y agoThe area around Vancouver Island is the most likely to experience an earthquake. A serious earthquake is in the forecast for sometime this century.
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∙ 14y agoThe San Juan plate is slowly moving under the North American plate. As it does this, the rock comes under tension, until it slips and all that energy is released.
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Who put the Columbia in British Columbia?
The British Empire gave the name to British Columbia, back when it was a colony of theirs. They wanted to name the colony after the Columbia river, but were afraid if they just called it 'Columbia', people would confuse it with Colombia, which is in South America. So, they put 'British' in front of it.
How old do you have to be to dirt bike in british Columbia?
There is no legal age. I started when i was 4, and is still riding around, so any age in British Columbia.
What makes British Columbia so unique?
There are many things that make each Province and/ or Territory in Canada unique. British Columbia in particular is unique because of it's large mountains, and weather. It also is located near great bodies of water.
How did the British government act to ensure that mainland British Columbia did not become annexed by the US?
They made sure that British law was enforced properly so that the Americans couldn't do anything.
Which province was first to have a major Asian population?
British Columbia,Canada has a major Asian Population. It also has rainy winters and mild temperatures :)
Why do people live in British Columbia?
British Columbia is a beautiful Province with nice people and so much to do. :)
How many hours does it take between Hartford CT and Vancouver British Columbia?
Depends on if you drive or fly how long it takes. It is approximately 2500 miles to British Columbia so how you get there determines the time.
Who put the Columbia in British Columbia?
The British Empire gave the name to British Columbia, back when it was a colony of theirs. They wanted to name the colony after the Columbia river, but were afraid if they just called it 'Columbia', people would confuse it with Colombia, which is in South America. So, they put 'British' in front of it.
What areas of british north America seemed most vulnerable to American expansion?
Western Canada so British Columbia, Alberta and etc.
How old do you have to be to dirt bike in british Columbia?
There is no legal age. I started when i was 4, and is still riding around, so any age in British Columbia.
Why does British Columbia get so much rainfall?
It is next to the Pacific Ocean.
What makes British Columbia so unique?
There are many things that make each Province and/ or Territory in Canada unique. British Columbia in particular is unique because of it's large mountains, and weather. It also is located near great bodies of water.
Why does Vancouver have so many earthquakes?
Vancouver has so many earthquakes because it is along the ring of fire, a fault line.
Are earthquakes always bad?
No. Many earthquakes have no impact. The majority of earthquakes are so minor that they can't even be felt.
Why is it so expensive to live in British Columbia and low paying jobs?
It is expensive to live in British Columbia because a lot of wealthier people live there and so the prices go up to meet the customer. It is also some distance from many producers of goods and so the cost of shipping there is high. Low paid jobs exist everywhere.
Are there many earthquakes in Madagascar?
No because Madagascar is not in-between two continental plates so they don't have many earthquakes.
What is the name of the western most province in Canada?
The British Columbia is Canada's westermost province.
