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Geoscience Australia declares Darwin, Latrobe Valley high-risk earthquake zones

The Age By William Howard, 29 Jan 25

In short:

Darwin and Victoria’s Latrobe Valley have been identified as high-risk earthquake zones.

The National Seismic Hazard Assessment has been updated for the first time since 2018.

What’s next?

The Coalition has earmarked the Latrobe Valley as a potential site for a nuclear reactor if it wins the election, which is a concern for some residents.

…………………………………….In an update to the National Seismic Hazard Assessment, Geoscience Australia identified the Latrobe Valley and Darwin as the only two areas in Australia with a “higher risk of strong ground shaking”.

The Woods Point quake, centred about 130 kilometres east of Melbourne and 125km south of Ms Cox’s Traralgon South home, was the largest onshore event of its kind in the state’s modern history.

There were more than 43,000 reports from the public and the earthquake was felt in parts of New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-30/darwin-and-latrobe-valley-high-risk-earthquake-zones/104873178

January 30, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety