Sally Furniss
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New faultlines found in Canterbury
Several new active faultlines have been discovered in Canterbury - including one under Barbadoes St and one out to sea.
Scientists, speaking at a press conference in Christchurch this afternoon, said survey work in the region had uncovered new faultlines.
One fault is at sea and is considered the greatest risk for a magnitude-6.0 to 7.0 earthquake. However, it is not considered a tsunami risk.
more http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5097572/New-faultlines-found-in-Canterbury
Several new active faultlines have been discovered in Canterbury - including one under Barbadoes St and one out to sea.
Scientists, speaking at a press conference in Christchurch this afternoon, said survey work in the region had uncovered new faultlines.
One fault is at sea and is considered the greatest risk for a magnitude-6.0 to 7.0 earthquake. However, it is not considered a tsunami risk.
more http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5097572/New-faultlines-found-in-Canterbury