Education | My name is Maurice Lamontagne and I am a research scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada. I am a Geological Engineering and a Geophysicist
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Duties |
The main part of my work is to interpret eastern Canadian earthquakes. Part of this information is included in the Canadian National Seismicity Database. Another part is communicated in scientific papers and presentations (see publications). |
Research | On the scientific research side, I contribute to studies of eastern Canadian earthquakes. |
Charlevoix | In 1999, I obtained my Ph.D. in Earth Sciences at Carleton University. My Ph.D. dissertation was on the Charlevoix region earthquake activity. Two papers from my Ph.D. work were published: A few communications on my work were given:
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Saguenay | The November 1988 Saguenay earthquake was the strongest Eastern Canadian event since the Charlevoix earthquake of 1925. It was a unique opportunity to learn about factors leading to intraplate earthquakes. |
North Nahanni | The North Nahanni River Earthquakes of 1985 (magnitude 6,6 et 6,9) showed the devastating effects of large earthquakes. |
Photos of field work |
In addition, I am ready to jump into the action and take part in any aftershock field survey that might follow a large Canadian earthquake. These surveys reveal important information of the main shocks |
Emergency
Communications |
Finally, I inform and advise emergency organisations, the media, engineering companies, Hydro-Québec and the general public on various aspects of earthquake seismology. I also take part in the improvement of the earthquake emergency procedure of the Geological Survey of Canada, particularly on the public communication aspects. |