Where did Abel Tasman discover?
New Zealand
When did Abel Tasman come to Fiji?
1643
What was the purpose of Abel Tasman’s voyage?
Tasman made two important voyages (1642 and 1644) through both the Indian and South Pacific Oceans that helped to map the southern hemisphere. With exploration a secondary goal of his voyages, he was primarily interested in establishing trade and finding sources of wealth for his employer, the Dutch East India Company.
Why did Abel Tasman explore the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?
He was instructed to explore the Indian Ocean from west to east, south of the ordinary trade route, and, proceeding eastward into the Pacific (if this proved possible), to investigate the practicability of a sea passage eastward to Chile, to rediscover the Solomon Islands of the Spaniards, and to explore New Guinea.
When was New Zealand discovered by James Cook?
1769
Who was the first to travel to the coast of Australia New Zealand and North America?
James Cook
Why is NZ called NZ?
The name “New Zealand” comes from “Zeeland” (which translates to “Sealand”) in Dutch, after the islands were seen by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. Zeeland is a province of the Netherlands.
What is the oldest age you can emigrate to New Zealand?
55 years old
What is New Zealand’s nickname?
kiwis
Has NZ ever had a tsunami?
New Zealand has experienced about 10 tsunamis higher than 5m since 1840. Such a tsunami can arrive within minutes – before there is time to issue a warning. Distant earthquakes give more warning time. Some tsunamis are turbulent, foaming walls of water filled with debris and sand that crash ashore and sweep inland.
Is there a tsunami alert in New Zealand?
We have issued a TSUNAMI WARNING for New Zealand coastal areas following the magnitude 8.1 earthquake near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION. There is a LAND and MARINE TSUNAMI THREAT. It said “strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges” with tsunami activity continuing for several hours.
How tall was the NZ tsunami?
8 m