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Tsunamis: how they form
Tsunamis have occurred through history, but there is still much to learn about them. Here are the basics.
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How the Japanese tsunami travelled
The largest earthquake ever to hit Japan also produced one of the biggest known tsunamis. See the video animation.
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Map of quake shaking intensity in Christchurch
Many parts of Christchurch suffered devastating shaking, and this map shows the worst-hit areas.
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Aboriginal rock art site vandalised
A sacred Aboriginal rock art site in Western Australia has been defaced with graffiti.
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Dispute over quake versus aftershock
Experts debate whether the Christchurch quake was really an aftershock – and if another big one will follow.
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New Zealand earthquakes linked, say experts
This latest earthquake in Christchurch is an aftershock of the September 2010 quake, according to scientists.
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Mapping NZ’s recent earthquakes
Geologists have mapped the earthquakes that have shaken NZ since last year.
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Volcano voyage seeks truth about hotspots
Deep-sea volcanoes created by hotspots are helping scientists understand the movement of Earth’s continents through history.
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When dust storms descend
Dust storms are nothing new to Australia, despite the alarm felt by Sydneysiders when a red haze descended.
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Australia’s best meteorite craters
Australia has 30 impact craters out of 176 recognised worldwide. See our gallery of some of the best.