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PGA Seismic hazard map # 5 (of 5)

2005 National Building Code of Canada

60˚N

0.059
0.059
50˚N

0.059

0.059
50˚N

0.059

40˚N

40˚N
Median peak ground acceleration (units = g; 1g ≈ 9.8 m/s2)
km

0.059 0.080 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.80 1.0 1.5 g
0 500 1000

120˚W 110˚W 100˚W 90˚W 80˚W 70˚W 60˚W

Peak ground acceleration at a probability of 2%/50 years for firm ground conditions (NBCC soil class C). Canada