The National Seismic Risk model for Canada

The National Seismic Risk model for Canada introduces a structured framework of indicators that profile the physical, social and economic dimensions of earthquake risk at the neighborhood scale.

Risk metrics include measures of building damage and collapse probability, life safety and expected ground-up losses reported as both Average Annual Loss (AAL) and Probable Maximum Loss (PML) for reference return periods.

Model outputs are used to analyze existing baseline conditions of earthquake risk, and to evaluate the potential for risk reduction through proactive investments in seismic mitigation and post-disaster recovery planning.

The models and accompanying indicator framework are designed to support implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction at local and regional scales (United Nations, 2015: SFDRR) -- and to help build capabilities for incorporating a disaster resilience lens into ongoing emergency management, sustainable land use and financial planning initiatives in Canada.

All products are released under the Open Government Licence - Canada.

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