Disasters | The Canadian Encyclopedia
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Disasters

Historic Canadian disasters include those caused by both humans and nature. Some, such as the Halifax Explosion, are rare, tragic accidents now etched in the country’s history. Others, such as forest fires and avalanches, are annual, natural occurrences that sometimes wreak havoc. This collection gathers survey articles on different types of disasters, as well as content on individual, historic events.

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Chicoutimi River Flood, 21 July 1996
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Disasters

This timeline lists natural and man-made disasters in Canadian history.

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