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On this day: Newcastle earthquake strikes
In 1989, Australia’s most destructive earthquake hit Newcastle with devastating consequences.
Tag: earthquakes
AG Blog
Living in an earthquake zone
Christchurch, New Zealand resident Kip Brook explains what life is like in an earthquake zone.
News
Earthquake map may predict future disasters
New research helps to identify regions at risk of large-scale earthquakes.
Science & Environment
Australia’s worst earthquakes
Australia has experienced few big earthquakes, but some of them have caused great devastation. Here are the 10 most significant in recent history.
Science & Environment
Tsunami warning: why prediction is so hard
Predicting tsunamis is a complex task, but scientists’ efforts in improving warning times are saving lives.
Science & Environment
Why was there was no tsunami this time?
Though the Indonesian earthquake on Wednesday was huge, it didn’t generate much of a tsunami. Why?
News
South Australia earthquake biggest in 15 years
The biggest earthquake in Australia in the last 15 years has struck in South Australia, but left minimal damage.
News
Japan tsunami debris heading for the US
Masses of debris, including floating refrigerators, is making its way on ocean currents, towards the Hawaii and the US.
News
Christchurch earthquake remembered one year on
Christchurch mourns those lost one year ago today in the devastating earthquake.
News
Earthquake-proofing Australian buildings
In the wake of the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, engineers are evaluating building structures.