Earth Catastrophe and Disaster Blog

 Ross Frank 10/21/2025 Extreme weather is becoming a big problem in Canada because of how large and diverse the country’s climate is. Canada faces all kinds of severe weather events like floods, wildfires, snowstorms, and heatwaves, and these are happening more often because of climate change.  For example, heavy rain can cause serious flooding that damages homes and roads, and long dry periods can hurt farmers by ruining crops and limiting water supplies. Another example is the heatwaves, there was a sample of 6 different areas in Canada, and those areas had an average of 9.6 degrees Celsius above the average temperature. A heatwave can put extra stress on people and different areas that don't need the stress. Extreme heat can cause different health problems.  The effects of extreme weather in Canada can be devastating for both people and the economy. Wildfires in places like British Columbia and Alberta have destroyed entire neighborhoods and forced thousands of people ...

 Ross Frank 10/7/2025 Landslides are a serious natural disaster that often happens in different parts of Canada, especially in places with mountains or steep hills. They occur when rock, soil, or mud slides down a slope, usually because of heavy rain, melting snow, earthquakes, or even construction that weakens the ground. British Columbia experiences the most landslides because it gets a lot of rain and has rugged terrain. These events can damage roads, homes, and power lines, and sometimes they even take lives. The cost of repairing the damage can be very high, and landslides continue to be a big problem for many Canadian communities. In Canada, landslides cost an estimated $200-$400 million a year. The flow rates of landslides can get upwards of 100 km/hr (62 MPH). This isn't shocking because, according to the Government of Canada, thousands of landslides occur every year across the country. The deadliest landslide in Canadian history happened in 1903. A small mining town known ...