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How likely are you to experience an earthquake? The latest update to the National Seismic Hazard Assessment sheds new light on the areas of Australia most likely to experience an earthquake. This is the first update to the national assessment since 2018 and we’ve identified Darwin and the eastern highlands of Victoria as areas where there is a higher risk of strong ground shaking. As our senior seismologist Dr Trevor Allen explains, this doesn’t mean that there are more earthquakes or that our earthquakes are getting stronger. It means that we’ve got a better understanding of the risks that are associated with earthquakes. Press play to watch the video now, then read more here: https://bit.ly/3P0duuE

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