MetService and GNS Science staff have returned to Raoul Island for the first time since the 8.1 magnitude earthquake near the Kermadec Islands that rattled many New Zealanders in the early hours of March 5. Two MetService staff and the engineer travelled to the remote island with GNS Science staff and the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) onboard the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Canterbury. This week's trip was scaled back to focus on critical work, including maintenance of weather systems and tsunami warning systems. Photo / NZ Defence ForceJust over a week ago, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook thousands of New Zealanders awake at 2.27am. "We will continue to monitor the situation in the Kermadec Islands, including consulting with our colleagues in GNS Science."

Source: New Zealand Herald March 14, 2021 05:42 UTC