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First quake also revised up
The size of Monday’s two biggest earthquakes has been revised upwards, as scientists revealed which areas around Christchurch were hit…
Cooling effect in 2km-thick ash plumes
Plumes of volcanic ash blanketing New Zealand’s airspace are more than 2km thick and could cool the country’s climate. Only…
Chch quake upgraded to 6.3, one death reported
When Christchurch residents said yesterday’s quake felt “just as bad” as February’s deadly earthquake, they were right. GeoNet has today…
Backlog from ash delays frustrates travel plans
At least 10,000 more passengers had their flights grounded yesterday as disruption from a volcanic ash cloud from South America…
Christchurch – New earthquake photos (5)
During times of disaster Twitter and Facebook are one of the quickest sources for sharing news, photos and video. Here…
Weather Video: The latest on the volcanic Ash cloud
Philip Duncan from WeatherWatch.co.nz teams up with NZHerald.co.nz to bring you the very latest on the volcanic ash cloud that’s affecting…
National Crisis Management Centre activated – Civil Defence
Full press release from the The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management. The Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency…
5.5 & 6.0 Quakes hit Christchurch, worse than February for some
UPDATED — Two large earthquakes have rattled Christchurch New Zealand this afternoon. GeoNet says the quake was 5.5 on the Richter…
Antarctic ozone hole affecting weather in tropics: new study
The hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica is affecting weather patterns across the entire Southern Hemisphere, according to a…
CNN uses WeatherWatch.co.nz ash photo
CNN International this morning beamed a WeatherWatch.co.nz photo into homes, hotels and businesses all over the world as ash from an…
