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Peer reviewedWallace, Cleland – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1995
Presents a thorough overview of earthquakes in New Zealand, discussing plate tectonics, seismic measurement, and historical occurrences. Includes 10 figures illustrating such aspects as earthquake distribution, intensity, and fissures in the continental crust. Tabular data includes a list of most destructive earthquakes and descriptive effects…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
