What catastrophic natural disaster devastated Napier and Hastings on 3 February 1931?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Hawke's Bay earthquake (magnitude 7.8)
- Step 1: The quake struck at 10:47 am, toppling buildings across Napier and Hastings, followed by devastating fires. Step 2. It was New Zealand's deadliest natural disaster, killing 256 people. Answer: The Hawke's Bay earthquake (magnitude 7.8). Why not the others: Napier was famously rebuilt in the distinctive Art Deco architectural style of the 1930s.
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