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1. www.internetgeography.net › topics › new-zealandNew Zealand Earthquake 2016 - Internet Geography

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   A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, killing at least two people, on November 14th 2016. The earthquake occurred at 00.02 am. It was felt as far afield as the capital Wellington on the North Island, 120 miles (200km) away. A tsunami arrived about two hours later.

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     Wellington Region New Zealand Earthquake - November 14, 2016 (Kaikoura Earthquake)

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › 2016_Kaikōura_earthquake2016 Kaikōura earthquake - Wikipedia

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   The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake was a Mw 7.8 earthquake in the South Island of New Zealand that occurred two minutes after midnight on 14 November 2016 NZDT (11:02 on 13 November UTC). [2] Ruptures occurred on multiple faults and the earthquake has been described as the "most complex earthquake ever studied". [8]

4. www.bbc.com › news › world-asia-37970775New Zealand hit by aftershocks after severe earthquake

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   Nov 14, 2016 · 14 November 2016. BBC News Sting. Strong aftershocks have rocked New Zealand following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed two people. The South Island has seen hundreds of tremors,...

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6. knowledge.aidr.org.au › resources › kaikoura-earthquakeNew Zealand Kaikōura earthquake, 2016 | Australian Disasters

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   Nov 14, 2016 · In 2016, the 7.8 magnitude Kaikōura earthquake struck the New Zealand South Island, causing complex ruptures and a tsunami, and two deaths. Learn more.

7. www.theguardian.com › world › liveUp to 100,000 landslides amid aftershocks in New Zealand – as ...

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   Nov 15, 2016 · New Zealand has experienced hundreds of aftershocks – some of them severe – as efforts continue to reach people trapped in the coastal town of Kaikoura in the South Island.

8. www.nzherald.co.nz › nz › research-reveals-whyResearch reveals why Wellington experienced so much damage in ...

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   New research has shed light on why Wellington City experienced so much damage in the 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake. The quake was by no means the "big one" for Wellington with its epicentre...

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   How long did the New Zealand earthquake last?

   • Shortly after midnight on 14 November 2016 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand, 95 kilometres from Christchurch. The quake lasted approximately two minutes and was considered notable for the complexity of the ruptures involved.

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   What happened in New Zealand after a quake?

   • Strong aftershocks have rocked New Zealand following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed two people. The South Island has seen hundreds of tremors, including a 6.3-magnitude quake, after the initial one struck after midnight on Monday. The epicentre is northeast of Christchurch, near the town of Kaikoura which has been cut off by landslides.

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   When was the 2016 Kaikura earthquake?

   • The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake was a Mw 7.8 earthquake in the South Island of New Zealand that occurred two minutes after midnight on 14 November 2016 NZDT (11:02 on 13 November UTC). [ 2 ] Ruptures occurred on multiple faults and the earthquake has been described as the "most complex earthquake ever studied". [ 8 ]

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   What is the strongest quake in New Zealand?

   • GeoNet said the first quake was the strongest to have hit New Zealand since a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in 2009 in a remote area of the South Island. The US Geological Survey measured it at magnitude 7.8, while GeoNet put it at 7.5.

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   How did the Kaikura earthquake affect Wellington?

   • Advertisement Advertise with NZME. The Kaikōura earthquake produced strong waves that got "trapped" in the sediment basin beneath Wellington causing unexpected damage in the Pipitea and CentrePort area of the city, Stern said.

   Research reveals why Wellington experienced so much damage in the

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   What happened in Wellington after Quake?

   • The quake also caused damage in Wellington on the North Island, where the city's central business district (CBD) remained quiet on Monday as workers cleared debris and checked buildings. Resident Adam Roland told the BBC: "The CBD's been closed off so most people are either working from home or not working today."

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10. www.theguardian.com › world › liveNew Zealand earthquake officially upgraded to magnitude 7.8 ...

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    Nov 16, 2016 · The earthquake that rocked New Zealand on Monday has been officially upgraded from magnitude 7.5 to 7.8. Geonet, the country’s geological monitor, said it was one of the most complex...