The increasing number of earthquakes recorded in Canada each year indicates that seismicity is increasing.

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The increasing number of earthquakes recorded in Canada each year does not necessarily indicate that seismicity is increasing; it could also be due to improvements in detection technology and the expansion of seismic networks, allowing for the recording of smaller earthquakes that were previously undetected.

The Increasing Number of Earthquakes Recorded in Canada Each Year