Heavy flooding in Canterbury has caused the Ashburton Bridge to slump. Officials say the bridge is likely to be closed for at […]
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Why did Canterbury flood? – Expert Reaction
As the rains ease and river levels drop, residents are still cut off by damage to roads and bridges, and […]
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Canterbury flooded during ‘code red’ storm – Expert Reaction
The Canterbury region is being hit hard by heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Canterbury Civil Defence has warned of further […]
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Measles in Canterbury – Expert Q&A
Measles are continuing to spread in Canterbury, with a Christchurch police prosecutor among the latest to reportedly contract the virus. With 25 confirmed cases […]
Continue readingDe-extinction: Sci-Fi or reality? – In the News
New Zealand scientists have cemented their role at the forefront of discussions around de-extinctions with a leading role in a […]
Continue readingCanterbury tsunami following earthquake confirmed – Expert Reaction
Scientists have confirmed a tsunami did occur along the Canterbury coastline following Monday morning’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake. It reinforces the […]
Continue readingGeoNet changed NZ earthquake science dramatically – Helen Anderson
Cantabrians have former seismologist Dr Helen Anderson’s vote for the world’s best citizen seismologists, she writes in Fairfax’s science page, […]
Continue readingChristchurch Valentine’s Day quake – In the News
A magnitude 5.7 quake struck Christchurch just after 1pm yesterday. Strong shaking was reported and a cliff near Sumner partially […]
Continue readingMark Quigley: Seismic fear mongering or time to jump ship?
Dr Mark Quigley is Senior Lecturer in Active Tectonics and Geomorphology in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New […]
Continue readingMedia Coverage: The Canterbury Earthquake
Since the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the Canterbury region a little before 5am on Saturday, 4 September, the media has […]
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