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Third strong earthquake prompts tsunami warnings for New Zealand
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake has struck off the coast of New Zealand, prompting evacuations and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
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History & Culture
Christchurch earthquake, 10 years on
The fatal earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealand, on 22 February 2011 killed 185, wrecked the city’s CBD and undermined its eastern suburbs. Ten years on, Christchurch has learnt some valuable lessons in city planning.
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Could Sydney be hit by a tsunami? New study released today
Scientists want us to be better prepared for a tsunami potentially inundating Sydney Harbour, with new research into this risk released today.
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New Zealand’s Alpine Fault reveals extreme underground heat and fluid pressure
An international team has discovered extreme underground conditions at New Zealand’s Alpine Fault, which is due to rupture in a major earthquake in the next few decades.
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Australia has a new biggest earthquake
The records have been given a shake up: a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Tennant Creek, NT, in 1988 is now officially our biggest on record.
Science & Environment
Earthquake facts
While there are about 100 earthquakes a day, many of them don’t cause much damage. Just what are earthquakes and what causes them?
Science & Environment
The science behind the Nepal earthquake
Nepal’s devastating earthquake was the latest result of an ancient continental collision that began around 50 million years ago
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Everest avalanche captured on video
The terrifying moment that a deadly avalanche hit Mt Everest Base Camp was caught on film.