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Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?
The impact of Taiwan's 7.4 earthquake has been relatively contained.
The impact of Taiwan's 7.4 earthquake has been relatively contained.
The number of people missing, trapped or stranded fluctuated frequently.
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.
At least four people have died so far but that number is expected to rise.
“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."
School buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
The tremor hit just before 5.20am.
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There was a power outage affecting about 300 customers in Naalehu.
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.
Auckland Emergency Management says the new maps are also easier to understand.
A catastrophic earthquake would cost country more than $144b, incoming minister warned.
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Treasury is undertaking a nationwide survey of apartment owners.
A groundbreaking NZ study has potential global implications for earthquake science.
Services are being planned for the 93rd anniversary of NZ's deadliest natural disaster.
A Tauranga council adviser says people find the experience immersive and surprising.
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The building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.
Scientists have reconstructed nearly two centuries of sea level rise in Wellington region.
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
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Thousands of people made homeless are living in weariness and uncertainty.
Chances for survival greatly diminish after the first 72 hours.
The elderly woman was pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan.
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Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".
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Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas were rattled by a major 4.9 magnitude aftershock.