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6.8 Southland quake struck in tsunami-prone region ‘poorly understood’ by scientists
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake that rocked the bottom of the South Island struck in a seismic environment poorly understood by scientists – but which poses a major tsunami hazard. The 2.43pm quake hit ...
Two earthquakes hit between Fiji and New Zealand, no tsunami warning issued
Two earthquakes hit the area between Fiji and New Zealand on April 14 morning. The first quake measured 6.5, and the second ...
New satellite data shows NZ’s major cities are sinking – meaning rising seas will affect them sooner
Calculating the dual effect of rising seas and sinking land gives coastal communities a more accurate projection of the impacts of sea-level rise.
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea coast
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck off the Papua New Guinea coast, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
A tsunami warning has been canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey says a tsunami warning has been canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
Papua New Guinea Earthquake Updates: Tsunami Warning Issued
The USGS issued a tsunami warning along the Papua New Guinea coastline after the temblor on Saturday morning local time.
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A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake, USGS says
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake, USGS says.
Hotter and deeper: how NZ’s plan to drill for ‘supercritical’ geothermal energy holds promise and risk
Supercritical geothermal is worth exploring and drilling might soon be technically feasible. But its value will be limited if wind and solar energy costs continue to fall.