For the first time, scientists have watched a slow-motion earthquake unfold below the sea, offering insights into the earthquake and […]
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Alpine fault shifts greater than thought
The Alpine Fault running down the middle of the South Island has shifted more than previously thought. New research from […]
Continue readingKiwi scientists discover how Earth’s plates move
New Zealand researchers have developed the clearest picture yet of what happens at the base of tectonic plates and how […]
Continue readingItaly quake experts cleared of manslaughter
An Italian court has overturned manslaughter convictions against six scientists for failing to give adequate warning of an 2009 earthquake […]
Continue readingEarthquake scientists guilty of manslaughter in Italy – experts respond
Overnight six Italian scientists and a government official were found guilty of manslaughter for underestimating the risks of a killer […]
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