New Zealand’s hydro lake storage plunged during February 2010, continuing a decline that began on January 12th.
Archive for April, 2010
Hydro Lakes Plunge During February
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010Hoggone
Monday, April 26th, 2010Doggone It! Wellington landmark the Loaded Hog has closed its doors.
Quakes Near Tonga and Samoa
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Two moderately strong earthquakes struck near Tonga and Samoa today.
Strong Quake, New Guinea
Sunday, April 18th, 2010A strong, deep earthquake struck eastern New Guinea shortly after 11 o’clock this morning.
Geological Summary for New Zealand Area, January 2010
Thursday, April 15th, 2010Earthquake activity increased. White Island and Mt. Ruapehu remained at Alert Level 1. No tsunami alerts were raised.
Tolaga Bay Earthquake Swarm
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010The swarm of earthquakes occurring near Tolaga Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island has continued overnight.
Quakes Near Gisborne
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010A burst of earthquake activity has been recorded off the coast of the Gisborne district in recent days.
Geological Summary for New Zealand Area, December 2009
Monday, April 12th, 2010Earthquake activity declined. White Island and Mt. Ruapehu remained at Alert Level 1.
Major Quake, Solomon Islands
Sunday, April 11th, 2010A major earthquake struck the Solomon Islands late this evening New Zealand time.
South Pacific Earthquakes
Sunday, April 11th, 2010A burst of moderately strong earthquake activity has struck the South Pacific area, with five events during the past day.
Geological Summary for New Zealand Area, November 2009
Saturday, April 10th, 2010Earthquake activity increased. White Island and Mt. Ruapehu remained at Alert Level 1.
Dusky Sound Quake Cost $6M
Friday, April 9th, 2010The earthquake which struck Dusky Sound in July last year was the largest to strike New Zealand in 80 years but smaller quakes have cost more in damage.
Hydro Lakes Peaked During January
Thursday, April 8th, 2010New Zealand’s hydro-electric storage peaked at 4063 GWh during January 2010 before slowly declining.
Banjak Islands Quake, Indonesia
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010This morning’s earthquake near the Banjak Islands, Sumatra, probably occurred on the interface between the Australian, Indian and Sunda tectonic plates, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Major Quake, Sumatra
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010A major undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra this morning.