Earthquake risk in Canada! Yukon fault shows signs of awakening after 12,000 years

 A recent study confirms that Canada’s Tintina fault, stretching across Yukon, is an active seismic hazard, challenging previous assumptions. Scientists warn that the fault is overdue for a major earthquake, potentially magnitude 7.5 or greater. The discovery prompts urgent updates to Canada’s National Seismic Hazard Model, impacting building codes and emergency preparedness. A recent study confirms that Canada’s Tintina fault, stretching across Yukon, is an active seismic hazard, challenging previous assumptions. Scientists warn that the fault is overdue for a major earthquake, potentially magnitude 7.5 or greater. The discovery prompts urgent updates to Canada’s National Seismic Hazard Model, impacting building codes and emergency preparedness.