Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada. They can occur at any time of the year and are most often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid melting of a thick snow pack, ice jams, or more rarely, the failure of a natural or man-made dam. read more
Flood is a common natural disaster in Ontario, Canada. Generally in the months July to September, people have a threat of life from floods. Also after winter gets over, Southern Ontario is prone to catastrophic storm. read more
Thousands of avalanches occur in Canada each year. Avalanches can be triggered by wind, rain, warming temperatures, snow and earthquakes. They can also be triggered by skiers, snowmobiles, hikers, vibrations from machinery or construction. Earthquakes. Approximately 5,000 mostly small earthquakes are recorded in Canada each year. read more