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The previous largest earthquake documented occurred in 1941, at Meeberrie, in the Murchison region. Like many earthquakes it remained little known, due to its lack of impact on urban areas. Initially reported at magnitude 7.2 – 7.3 it was eventually revised down to 6.3 by Geoscience Australia in 2016. The Meckering quake was also revised down ...
The SS Koombana was lost in a cyclone between Port Hedland and Broome during a cyclone with all on board (around 158 people). [37] [38] The cyclone crossed the Western Australia coast around Balla Balla, early on 22nd. [39] Several other ships and vessels were also wrecked in the cyclone, claiming another 15 lives. [40] Heat waves: Australia ...
The SS Koombana was lost in a cyclone between Port Hedland and Broome with all 158 on board. The cyclone crossed the Western Australia coast around Balla Balla, early on 22nd. Several other ships and vessels were also wrecked in the cyclone, claiming another 15 lives. 1913–1914 Heat wave: 1913–1914 Australian heat wave: 122 [16]
For U.S. earthquake scientists, Japan's 'megaquake' warning renewed worries about when and how to warn the public if they find clues that the 'big one' might be coming for the West COast.
At least 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger have occurred within 155 miles of the most recent earthquake in the past century, the largest being a 7.9 magnitude earthquake around 53 miles ...
The Port Hedland Saltworks Important Bird Area is a 103 km 2 tract of originally intertidal land, now containing a saltern, about 20 km east of the port of Port Hedland. The site regularly supports over 1% of the world populations of red-necked stints and sharp-tailed sandpipers , as well as a population of the range-restricted dusky gerygone ...
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city.
7 February 2023: Jody Byrne (51) was killed at BHP's Boodarie rail yard, near Port Hedland, having been struck by a locomotive. [10] 13 October 2022: Gary Mitchell (59), a machine operator at Capricorn Metals' Karlawinda Gold Mine, was killed when his vehicle was crushed by a large dump truck. [11] [12]