http://www.nzterritory.com/disasters/napier-earth.html WebOn 3 February 1931, at 10:47 am, most of Hastings (and nearby Napier) was levelled by an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale. In Hastings, the ground subsided roughly 1 metre. The collapse of …
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WebThe 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake. In 1931, New Zealand’s deadliest earthquake … WebAt 10:46 am on 3 February 1931 an earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale shook throughout New Zealand, its epicentre just 15.2 kilometres north of Napier. Commander Morgan described the event to … god of jupiter facts
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WebThe new wing of the Napier Nurses’ Home was completed just a year before the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake. Share this item Post to Pinterest Post to Facebook Post to Twitter Using this item MTG Hawke's Bay Tai Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay Museums Trust/Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi collection Reference: 5311a WebEarthquakes in Hawke's Bay Hawke’s Bay is one of the most seismically active regions in New Zealand. Getting ready before an earthquake strikes will reduce the damage to your home and business, and help you to survive. Find out about the risks in Hawke’s Bay, and what happened in past earthquakes. What you need to know What's our risk? Liquefaction The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, also known as the Napier earthquake, occurred in New Zealand at 10:47 am on 3 February, killing 256, injuring thousands and devastating the Hawke's Bay region. It remains New Zealand's deadliest natural disaster. Centred 15 km north of Napier, it lasted for two and a … See more New Zealand lies along the boundary between the Indo-Australian Plate and Pacific Plates. In the South Island most of the relative displacement between these plates is taken up along a single dextral (right lateral) See more On 13 February, Hawke's Bay was struck by a 7.3 Ms aftershock. At the time, this second event was New Zealand's fourth strongest recorded earthquake. Author Matthew Wright … See more • List of earthquakes in 1931 • List of earthquakes in New Zealand • List of disasters in New Zealand by death toll See more Nearly all buildings in the central areas of Napier and Hastings were levelled (The Dominion noted that "Napier as a town has been wiped off the … See more The government quickly realised that the Napier borough council would be overwhelmed with organising the rebuild and appointed two commissioners for this task, See more • Art Deco Napier • Hawkes Bay Earthquake (film) See more god of joy lyrics