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The deadly Myanmar earthquake last week was the biggest among a number of smaller quakes that rocked the region.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga early Monday morning, causing slight damage and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami hitting the Pacific ...
Here are tips for staying safe. By Maya Wei-Haas Maya Wei-Haas has a doctorate in earth science and has written extensively about earthquakes. On March 28, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck ...
Jelly is my favourite pudding. This one is particularly wobbly for some reason. Oh… it’s an EARTHQUAKE! This one is quite weak, and earthquakes here in Japan are actually quite common so there ...
But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...
On average Australia experiences more than 100 low-level earthquakes each year. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Mansfield, Victoria in 2021 was one of the largest onshore quakes recorded in the sta ...
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga's new NZD$32 million parliament complex set to be completed by 2027, was virtually introduced to the visiting New Zealand delegation and members of the parliament, by the ...
Tonga Legislative unanimously passed the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, with all 23 Members of Parliament voting in favour, yesterday 9 April, at the Parliament Chamber in Nuku’alofa. Finance ...