一份新报告警告,不列颠哥伦比亚省今后50年内可能发生9.0级大地震,可能危及数千人的生命并造成广泛破坏。 A new report warns a major 9.0 earthquake may strike British Columbia in the next 50 years, risking thousands of lives and widespread damage.

不列颠哥伦比亚省新的一份报告警告说,沿着卡斯卡迪亚潜水区可能发生9.0级毁灭性地震,今后50年内发生重大地震的可能性达到37%,有可能造成数千人死亡和广泛破坏。 A new British Columbia report warns of a potentially devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, with a 37% chance of a major quake in the next 50 years, risking thousands of deaths and widespread damage. 该省90%以上的人口和关键基础设施面临地震风险,特别是老旧建筑。 Over 90% of the province’s population and critical infrastructure face seismic risk, especially older buildings. 虽然新的结构符合最新安全法规,但许多历史建筑仍然脆弱。 While newer structures meet updated safety codes, many historic buildings remain vulnerable. 当局的应激反应准备、应急规划和公共教育是减少伤亡的关键,尽管关于改装资金的细节仍然有限。 Authorities stress preparedness, emergency planning, and public education as key to reducing casualties, though details on retrofitting funding remain limited.