New Zealand Could Be Devastated By 8.4 Quake From Hidden ‘Megathrust’ Fault

An 8.4 magnitude quake off the East Coast of New Zealand could release 2000 times more energy than the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, experts say. It could cause a “megathrust” earthquake, and the dangers it poses are being discussed at a summit in Napier this week – with local councils, Kiwi and civil defence involved. The potential risk comes from the … Continue reading →