The conversation: after three major earthquakes off New Zealand, questions remain about how they might be linked

[ad_1] ANALYSIS: A sequence of three major earthquakes offshore, including a magnitude 8.1 earthquake near the Kermadec Islands, triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations along New Zealand’s east coast this morning. In the early afternoon, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) lifted the evacuation order, but emphasized that people should stay …

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The day tsunamis hit New Zealand’s shores

[ad_1] The shaking started at 2:27 a.m. M. del Friday and woke up more than 50,000 people from their slumber. Some stayed in bed, while others crouched in the dark under tables or doors as the floor rolled and rolled, each wondering how long it would last and how big …

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