Vancouver Tsunami Planning

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  The map shown above delineates and are of Vancouver BC susceptible to damage should a 15m tsunami hit the west coast of Canada. Using the sum area of the tsunami danger zone divided by the total Vancouver area, we find that 15.5% of Vancouver is susceptible to damage if water levels reach 15 meters. Within the outlined danger zone, we find a list of healthcare and educational facilities at risk: Healthcare: False Creek Residence Broadway Pentecostal Lodge Coast West Community Home Yaletown House Society Villa Cathay Care House Education:…read more