Kermadec Islands
6th March, 2023
Geography
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Context
- An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand.
About
- The Kermadec Islands are a subtropical island arc in the South Pacific Ocean 800–1,000 km northeast of New Zealand's North Island, and a similar distance southwest of Tonga.
- The islands are part of New Zealand.
- The climate of the islands is subtropical.
PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Where is the Kermadec Islands situated? a) Australia b) New Zealand c) Indonesia d) Thailand I. Only a II. Only b III. Both a and b IV. Neither a nor b Answer: Option b |