New Zealand. Photo source: © SAF — Coastal Care
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Evacuation order and tsunami warning were lifted in coastal areas of New Zealand, a few hours after a magnitude 7.1 quake struck offshore north-east of Te Araroa, off the North Island.
Authorities in Gisborne said people could return home but were “strongly advised” to stay off the beaches…
Read Full Article, Reuters (09-01-2016)
New Zealand earthquake: Aftershocks after 7.1 magnitude quake off East Cape; Stuff New Zealand (09-02-2016)
A swarm of 100 aftershocks has continued to plague the North Island’s East Cape since a severe earthquake struck early on Friday morning…
The science behind the 7.1 quake and its ‘unknown’ risk zone; Stuff New Zealand (09-02-2016)
The region to the northeast of New Zealand where the Australia plate meets the Pacific plate has a history of generating large magnitude quakes and tsunami…
