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Was the 1931 hawkes bay earthquake the same as the napier earthquake?

yes the Hawkes bay earthquake is the some as the Napier earthquake


What is the biggest death toll in a New Zealand disaster?

The crash of Air New Zealand flight 901 into Mt Erebus in Antarctica with 257 killed. Followed closely by the Hawkes Bay earthquake in 1931 with 256 people killed.


What year did the Napier earthquake occur?

Also known as the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, the Napier earthquake killed 256 people and is still considered New Zealand's deadliest earthquake. The towns of Napier and Hastings were largely destroyed and had to be rebuilt.


What is significant about the year 1931 in new zealand's history?

It was the year that Napier had a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and at least 256 people were killed


How many people are missing in Napier's earthquake 1931?

No one actually went missing during the earthquake.


How many people died in Napier's Earthquake in 1931?

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What was the largest earthquake in new zealand?

In terms of the largest earthquake on the Richter Scale, it was the earthquake in Wairapa on January 23, 1855, which was 8.2 on the Richter Scale. It was the largest earthquake recorded since systematic European colonisation began in 1840. In terms of death and destruction, however, it would be a toss up between the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake and the February 22nd 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. For more info. on major NZ quakes, check out the related links below


What did napier experience in 1931?

An earthquake


What year was the Hawks Bay earthquake?

The Hawks Bay earthquake occurred on February 3, 1931. It was a powerful earthquake that devastated the region of Hawks Bay in New Zealand.


What year did the Napier earthquake devastate New Zealand?

the earthquake happened in 1931


What city was hit by a big earthquake in 1931?

Napier. In 1931, New Zealand's deadliest earthquake devastated the cities of Napier and Hastings. At least 256 people died in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake 161 in Napier, 93 in Hastings, and 2 in Wairoa. Many thousands more required medical treatment


What did the government do about the 1931 Napier earthquake?

they did nothing