Story: Natural hazards – overview
Earthquakes are part of life in New Zealand, but fortunately most earthquakes are centered outside populated areas. The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake was the most damaging in the 20th century. A total of 256 people were killed, mainly in Napier and Hastings. Since then, buildings have been designed so that they do not collapse when shaken by an earthquake.
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Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust Collection
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