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New Zealand: Satellite sees worst droughts in decades

Degree of drought in New Zealand seen from space.

Much of New Zealand had reached drought status when in mid-April 2013 it finally stated to rain.

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Publishing Date: 
Fri, 26/04/2013 - 09:12
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NASA
latitude: 
-40.8761
longitude: 
175.737
Processed on Apr 26th 2013

Satellite images reveal extent of Rena oil leak

A new satellite image that shows the likely spread of oil from the Rena suggests things may be worse than many realise.

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Publishing Date: 
Mon, 17/10/2011 - 10:51
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The Southland Times
latitude: 
-37.5584
longitude: 
176.413
Processed on Oct 17th 2011

“Working together to protect Pacific communities form the risks posed by natural and climate related hazards” - 3rd Session of the Pacific Platform for Disaster Risk Management in Auckland

The Pacific Platform for Disaster Risk Management 2011 offered an opportunity to share experiences and knowledge in relation to initiatives that are being implemented by Pacific island countries an

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Publishing Date: 
Fri, 05/08/2011 - 12:02
latitude: 
-36.8485
longitude: 
174.763
Processed on Aug 5th 2011

New Zealand earthquake mapped by satellite

A satellite has mapped the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, showing how the ground deformed, researchers say.

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Publishing Date: 
Wed, 09/03/2011 - 15:07
latitude: 
174.886
longitude: 
-40.9006
Processed on Mar 9th 2011

Earthquake in New Zealand

Processed on Sep 7th 2010
Disaster Information
Name: 
Earthquake in New Zealand
Region: 
Canterbury Province
Occurance Date: 
03/09/2010
latitude: 
-43.5259
longitude: 
171.707

On 9/3/2010 4:35:46 PM UTC an earthquake of magnitude 7 and depth 5km has struck an highly populated area in the Canterbury Province in New Zealand.

Earthquake in New Zealand

Earthquake in New Zealand

Processed on Sep 29th 2004
Disaster Information
Name: 
Earthquake in New Zealand
Region: 
New Zealand
Occurance Date: 
15/07/2009

On 7/15/2009 9:22:33 AM, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 and depth 33km occurred in New Zealand generating a small tsunami with estimated maximum wave height of 0.3 m.

Earthquake in New Zealand