A 6.4 magnitude quake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu this morning (New Zealand time), killing at least two people […]
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Christchurch Valentine’s Day quake – In the News
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck Christchurch just after 1pm yesterday. Strong shaking was reported and a cliff near Sumner partially […]
Continue readingTsunami warning in wake of Chile quake
A magnitude-8.3 earthquake striking off the coast of Chile has lead to tsunami warnings around the Pacific, including New Zealand. […]
Continue readingIs a megathrust quake around the corner? – Campbell Live
Campbell Live’s Tristram Clayton and Whena Owen interviewed GNS scientists last night about the latest findings on central New Zealand’s ‘megathrust’ quake zone. We […]
Continue readingMegathrust quake research in the news
New evidence of historic earthquakes under central New Zealand has received widespread media coverage this week. The two earthquakes took […]
Continue readingEvidence of subduction quakes under central NZ – Expert reaction
Scientists have found, for the first time, direct geological evidence of ‘megathrust‘ subduction quakes occurring under central New Zealand. Subduction […]
Continue readingSecond earthquake in Nepal – Expert reaction
A second major earthquake has struck Nepal. The 7.3 magnitude quake comes after the widespread destruction caused by the 7.8 […]
Continue readingGovernment revises earthquake proofing rules
The Government has revised rules on strengthening earthquake-prone buildings, tightening requirements for some regions while relaxing them in others. The changes […]
Continue readingLandslides in Nepal – Expert reaction
Residents across quake-ravaged Nepal face a significant ongoing threat in the form of major landslides, says a New Zealand expert. […]
Continue readingAsbestos not a major health risk for NZ homeowners
Asbestos exposure during the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild is unlikely to cause significant health problems for house occupants, according to a […]
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