Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeGeomagnetic Storm
PlaceAcross Canada
Event Start DateOctober 31, 1903
Event End DateNovember 1, 1903
CommentsOn October 31st, a geomagnetic storm that lasted for 8 hours created significant disruptions to the telegraph, telephone and cable systems around the world.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
EvacuatedUnknown
Estimated Total CostUnknown
Federal DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People AffectedUnknown
Magnitude0.0