2001

Archived items from 2001.

article: Feb 22 2001 - GNS Welcomes Upgrade of Hazard Monitoring Network

The proposed upgrade of New Zealand's geological hazard monitoring network will lead to greatly improved monitoring of geological hazards and strengthen disaster management response, Chairman of the Institute of Geological & Nuclear Sciences Limited (GNS) Derek Milne said today.

article: Aug 22 2001 - Tuesday's Quake Biggest in Six Years

Tuesday’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake 420 km north-east of Gisborne was New Zealand’s biggest jolt since a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck in a similar location on 6 February 1995.