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Census to be scrapped from 2030, replaced with administrative data and annual surveys
Statistics Minister Shane Reti announced today that the Census - which has existed in a similar format for more than 70 years ...
Seabed mining is becoming an environmental flashpoint – NZ will have to pick a side soon
Whether the government approves two seabed mining applications or chooses a precautionary approach, the stakes are high and ...
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Why California's Earthquake Faults Stand Out From the Rest
California's earthquake faults are more likely to be "overdue" for a major quake than those elsewhere in the world, new ...
One U.S. State Is ‘Overdue’ for a Major Earthquake, Study Finds
A new study published in ‘JGR Solid Earth’ found that California is “overdue” for a major earthquake compared to four other ...
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Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 44 miles south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The ...
Almost half of California's faults — including San Andreas — are overdue for earthquakes
California's earthquakes are far more likely to be "overdue" compared with earthquakes in the rest of the world.
Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan near east coast city of Hualien, agencies say
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck by an earthquake about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of Hualien City, monitoring agencies said. The quake hit seconds after cell phone alarms went off at ...
Taiwan struck by 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, USGS says
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening, the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected about 71 kilometers (44.1 miles) south of ...