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Newcastle was the city affected by an earthquake in 1989. The epicentre for the earthquake, which killed 13 people, was at Boolaroo, a Newcastle suburb 19 kilometres west of the CBD.
Effects of the Newcastle earthquake were felt throughout central-eastern New South Wales. There were reports of damage to buildings in Scone, Gladstone and Sydney, the latter some 800km away.
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Which areas are greater- those affected by earthquakes or those affected by volcanoes?
Hawaii
Is there surfing in New South Wales?
Yes, surfing is quite popular in many of the coastal areas of New South Wales.
What areas in nz are affected by floods?
The south island
Where did Aboriginal tribes live in New South Wales?
Aboriginal tribes lived throughout New South Wales. They lived along the coastal areas; in the mountains; the high country of the southeast; along the rivers; and in the outback. There was not one part of New South Wales that was not indigenous territory.
Which areas are greater-those affected by earthquakes or those affected by volcanoes?
Earthquakes because they have no warning, and effect much larger ares of land.Volcanoes aren't the answer because you can get out of the waymuch faster and most of the time you will have a warning (sign) before it actually happens.---- Date: March, 20, 2013 ----
Which areas in East Asia are most affected by monsoons?
America, south americas
What are big areas of land owned by early settlers in New South Wales?
selectionssheep-stationscattle-stations
Why don't South Australia and New South Wales have deserts?
They do. South Australia is the driest of the Australian states, and its deserts include the Great Victoria Desert, Simpson Desert, Tirari Desert, Pedirka Desert, Strzelecki Desert and Sturt Stony Desert. The far west of New South Wales has areas of desert: the Strzelecki Desert and Sturt Stony Desert are partially in New South Wales.
Who has more earthquakes Japan or California?
Japan. It has a lot of earthquakes, and is one of the most affected areas in the world. Because of their technology level (compared to countries like Indonesia and Fiji), Japan is the country with the most earthquakes reported each year. Though, that doesn't mean it's the country with the most earthquakes. But it certainly has more earthquakes than California.
If earthquakes are a result of shifting plates why is it that only some parts of the continent are affected?
Any part of a continent could be affected, although plate margins are affected more than other areas. Ground shifting effects diminish from the epicenter, much like sound waves diminish over distance.
How many council areas are there in Wales?
There are 22 councils in Wales.
What does earthquake prone mean?
"Earthquake prone" means an area or region that is particularly susceptible to experiencing earthquakes due to its geological characteristics and history of seismic activity. These areas are more likely to be affected by earthquakes compared to others.
