Research programs

Staff at PGC conduct research into areas of geology and geophysics within the region of Western Canada known as the "Canadian Cordillera", as well as along the continental margin that is Canada's West Coast. PGC researchers are involved in national programs on earthquake seismology and geodynamics, including the evaluation of earthquake hazards. They also undertake studies in reflection seismology, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism, geothermics, the Earth's gravitational field and marine sedimentology.

Principle research programs

The principal research programs at the Pacific Geoscience Centre are:

  • Earthquake Seismology
    The western component of Canada's National Earthquake Hazards Program, which is aimed at understanding the causes of, and hazards associated with, earthquakes in Canada.
  • Geodynamics
    Monitoring and investigating movement of the Earth's crust in support of research into earthquake hazards.

Special research projects

PGC also participates in special research projects such as: