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Geovert Video Highlights Kaikōura Earthquake Recovery From the Contractor’s Perspective

December 9, 2025 rockman Geologic Hazards, Project Related Comments Off on Geovert Video Highlights Kaikōura Earthquake Recovery From the Contractor’s Perspective

I came across this video from Geovert documenting its role in the recovery following the 2016 Mw 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake in New Zealand. It provides a compelling look at the scale and urgency of the […]

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Chile Earthquake 2010 – Magnitude 8.8

March 1, 2010 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Chile Earthquake 2010 – Magnitude 8.8

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile on Saturday, centered about 200 miles southwest of the capital, Santiago and 70 miles north-northeast of Concepcion, one of the worst hit areas. According to the USGS event page, […]

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Napa, California on August 24, 2014.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake in Napa, California

August 25, 2014 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake in Napa, California

Early Sunday morning, a 6.0 Magnitude earthquake struck near Napa California lasting 10 to 20 seconds, sending 120 people to the hospital and damaging buildings, breaking water mains, disrupting power distribution, and breaking gas lines […]