Archive for September, 2016

Kermadec Earthquakes

Sunday, September 25th, 2016

A burst of earthquake activity struck the southern Kermadec Islands this afternoon.

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Sunday, September 11th, 2016

The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management found itself between a rock and a hard place when a major earthquake struck off East Cape early on the morning of Friday 2nd September. Was a tsunami generated? Should people living in low-lying areas on the coast evacuate or should they stay put?

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Earthquake, Stephens Island

Saturday, September 10th, 2016

A moderately strong, deep earthquake struck near Stephens Island this morning.

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Tsunami Hazards and Evacuation Zones

Friday, September 9th, 2016

With the recent East Cape earthquake still present in memory, it is an appropriate time for people in coastal areas and identified tsunami evacuation zones to review their plans. This short video may help.

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Strong Quake, Southern Ocean

Friday, September 9th, 2016

A strong, undersea earthquake struck the Southern Ocean this morning.

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East Cape Earthquake: Aftershock Scenarios

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

GeoNet has issued an update of its aftershock forecast that was published on its website on Friday, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake off the coast near Te Araroa.

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Major Quake, East Cape

Friday, September 2nd, 2016

A major undersea earthquake struck off East Cape early this morning.

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East Cape Earthquakes

Thursday, September 1st, 2016

A moderately strong undersea earthquake struck near East Cape this morning.

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