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New Zealand earthquakes

2016 Kaikōura earthquake major Road damage near Culverden

Scientists record around 15,000 earthquakes in New Zealand every year. There are some big quakes that have become part of our history.

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Acknowledgement: Dr Katherine Pedley

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