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
Shallow Magnitude 6.6 Quake Strikes Off New Zealand
A strong earthquake struck Tuesday in the ocean south of New Zealand’s main islands, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries and there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude 6.6 quake struck 458 kilometers (285 miles) south of the town of Bluff and near the uninhabited Auckland Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Hundreds … Continue reading
Loud Boom That Registered on Seismograph and Shook Homes in Bay of Islands New Zealand Remains Unsolved
Could the mystery boom have been caused by a meteor, like this one recorded by a dashcam in Portland, in the United States? (seen in the headline image above) A loud boom which shook houses and alarmed pets in the Bay of Islands is likely to remain a mystery, with a meteor a possible explanation. Whatever it was, it was … Continue reading
Loud Mystery ‘Bang’ in Tauranga New Zealand Wakes Residents
A loud bang, described as a “sonic boom”, jolted Tauranga residents awake around 3am on Sunday. Residents from Brookfield to Te Puna reported being woken by a single loud bang which rattled windows and upset pets. Police received several calls about the loud bang. A MetService meteorologist said it was likely a thunderstorm just over Tauranga Harbour was the culprit. … Continue reading
‘EXTREME’ Earthquake in Store for For New Zealand as Fault Lines Set to Collide
The Oceanic country is still coming to terms with the damage caused by the 2011 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch which claimed the lives of almost 200 people. Researchers are now warning New Zealanders to brace themselves for a quake which could measure 8.0 on the Richter Scale in the coming years. The experts behind the study say that a … Continue reading
Green Meteor Puts on an ‘Explosive’ Show Over New Zealand
Last night’s meteor, captured on a camera phone by Pirates rugby club members. Hundreds of people across the district last night got a perfect view of an extraterrestrial visitor, as a meteor briefly entered the atmosphere and exploded in a ball of green light. “It was like a shooting star then it sort of exploded and fireballed itself a bit … Continue reading
Ripple Effects Still Continue Today from Massive New Zealand Earthquake that Occurred November 2016
The consequences of a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck New Zealand on 14 November 2016 are still rippling through the country. The quake, which killed two people and caused billions of dollars of damage, ruptured a complex set of geological faults near the surface. It also triggered slow-motion movement as deep as 40 kilometres in Earth’s crust, some of which continues … Continue reading
Cyclone Cook to Strike New Zealand, Most Severe Storm In Decades
Warnings remain in place for Bay of Plenty region as cyclone bypasses Auckland but is expected over South Island on Friday Auckland residents told to cancel Easter plans as the cyclone heads directly for the flood-stricken Bay of Plenty region Cyclone Cook is bearing down on New Zealand and is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening, heading directly for … Continue reading
Earthquake Swarm Event of Nearly 300 in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand
Nearly 300 small earthquakes have been recorded in the Taupo and Rotorua areas since Monday last week, according to Geonet. Geonet seismometers between Taupo and Tongariro National Park recorded the swarm of earthquakes, which are centred about 10km northwest of Tokaanu, near Turangi. Since the quakes started on February 13 at 6pm, there have been 290 tremors. The largest was … Continue reading
Australia Sees Summer Snow as 58 Glaciers Growing across New Zealand
Summer snows blanket New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Coldest temperatures in Perth breaking records back to 1879 and new report out shows that 58 glaciers in New Zealand are advancing. The repeated summer snow events are showing a clear trend that growing seasons are becoming shorter. Adapt 2030 You Tube Channel SHARE THIS ARTICLE – LIKE US ON FACEBOOK…FOLLOW … Continue reading
