Wairarapa Earthquake 1942

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wairarapa_Region
gptkbp:apparent_magnitude 7.2
gptkbp:casualties 5 dead
gptkbp:code led to changes in building codes
gptkbp:community_engagement encouraged civic engagement in disaster planning
gptkbp:community_involvement community organizations played a role in recovery
enhanced community resilience to disasters
gptkbp:conference discussed in scientific conferences
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local folklore
gptkbp:damage extensive
gptkbp:date 1942-03-24
gptkbp:depth 30 km
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations attracted international seismologists
gptkbp:education taught in schools as a case study
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:battle
development of emergency response plans
led to development of preparedness programs
increased focus on disaster preparedness training
increased frequency of emergency drills
gptkbp:feedback communities came together for recovery efforts
gptkbp:followed_by numerous
landslides
displacement of residents
infrastructure damage
gptkbp:geological_formation altered landscape
gptkbp:government_type disaster relief efforts initiated
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensively documented in historical archives
gptkbp:historical_event a significant event in local history
documented in New Zealand history
gptkbp:historical_significance one of New Zealand's most significant earthquakes
gptkbp:home_stadium near the Wairarapa Valley
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wairarapa Earthquake 1942
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Greytown
gptkb:Masterton
Carterton
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in memorials established for victims
gptkbp:land_use influenced future land use planning
gptkbp:last_appearance improved seismic monitoring systems established
increased interest in earthquake insurance
identified as a major seismic hazard area
part of the Wellington Fault system
gptkbp:local_government local government involved in recovery efforts
gptkbp:location gptkb:Wairarapa,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive coverage in newspapers
gptkbp:public_awareness raised awareness of earthquake preparedness
gptkbp:publishes numerous publications on the event
gptkbp:recorded_by seismographs
gptkbp:research led to increased seismic research
stimulated scientific research in geology.
gptkbp:responds_to emergency services mobilized
gptkbp:safety_features led to public safety campaigns
gptkbp:type_of_insurance significant increase in claims