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References and Links
References and Links has information on the map sources, bibliographic references and links to related Web sites.
List of References and Links:
Map Sources
The Atlas maps are composed of several layers of which there are two broad categories: thematic and base layers. Find below a description of each of the map layers. The layer source is included in the metadata.
Thematic Map Layers
- Frequency and Severity of Storm Surges for Selected Locations
- Each dot symbol on the map indicates a representative storm-surge site. The site may represent a few to several hundred kilometres of shoreline. The size of the dots reflects frequency, not area covered. The data shown are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used for local storm-surge hazard management. Atlantic Marine Environmental Geosciences, Geological Survey of Canada, 2006.
Base Map Layers
- Atlas of Canada Framework Layers
- Base map components are features that provide a geographic context for the thematic data shown on Atlas of Canada maps. These features include rivers, lakes, administrative boundaries, populated places, roads and rail lines. All of the Atlas of Canada base map components are available for immediate free download in five scales and in a number of data exchange formats. The 1:7 500 000 and the 1:1 000 000 scale data are the primary base frameworks used for all Atlas of Canada 6th Edition online maps. You can download Atlas of Canada data from this Web page on GeoGratis.
Web Sites
Federal Government
- Environment Canada. Public weather warning for Canada
- The online source for storm surge warnings issued by the Meteorological Service of Canada
- Environment Canada. The Storm Surge and waves at Halifax with hurricane Juan, September 2003
- Interesting description of the storm surge at Halifax during Hurricane Juan
- Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network. Reducing the Vulnerability of Coastal trails and Boardwalks to Storm Surge, Flooding , Erosion and Sea Ice.
- Detailed report by Canada's Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations Research Network on reducing vulnerability of tourist infrastructure to coastal hazards
- Natural Resources Canada. Climate change Impacts and adaptation. Project database, coastal zones.
- Links to a comprehensive report detailing storm surges and potential flooding in southeast New Brunswick
- Public Safety Canada. Keeping Canadians Safe. Significant tsunamis and storm surges of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Useful site listing some known surges in Canada and providing information on preparing for surges
Provincial/Territorial Government
- Government of Nova Scotia. Emergency management office. Storm surge.
- Excellent site from the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Organization providing information on preparing for and recovering from storm surges and emergencies in general
Other
- Dalhousie University. Storm surges or is that an ocean in my basement?
- Dalhousie University presentation giving worldwide examples of storm surge events and estimates of lives lost
- United States Government. Department of Commerce. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Tropical Prediction Center. National Hurricane Center. Hurricane preparedness. Storm surge
- Site from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) providing more information on surges during hurricanes with good animations
- United States Government. Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Before a Hurricane
- General information on preparing specifically for hurricanes including useful "how to" guides
