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Christchurch earthquake

Christchurch earthquake: 10 year anniversary – In the News

Christchurch earthquake: 10 year anniversary – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 19 February 202122 February 2021

Monday 22 February marks a decade since the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, which killed 185 people and devastated the city. News […]

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Christchurch wildlife smothered in silt

In the News  |  Published: 09 April 2015

Christchurch’s freshwater wildlife is being smothered in silt, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Canterbury […]

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Media, disasters & the public – audio collection

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 17 October 201428 March 2016

Communicating vital information to the public during disasters is an essential, but sometimes daunting, responsibility for scientists and engineers. At […]

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Building design in wake of Canterbury quakes

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 June 201109 July 2011

What does earthquake damage to buildings and structures during the Christchurch earthquakes mean for building design in the future? A […]

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Why so many aftershocks?

In the News  |  Published: 22 June 201122 June 2011

As the land beneath Christchurch continues to shake due to ongoing aftershocks, residents are are seeking answers from the experts. […]

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The Press: Scanner used on cliffs starts work in city

In the News  |  Published: 28 March 201128 March 2011

Press Reporter Paul Gorman takes a look at how geo-scanning technology, previously used to detect potential rockfalls and landslides, is […]

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The Canterbury earthquake and the science response

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 16 March 201116 March 2011

Media are invited to attend a press conference at 11am today on the scientific response to the Canterbury earthquake and […]

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‘I predicted the earthquake’ – scientists respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 March 201101 March 2011

UPDATED – new comment below Recent media coverage has focused attention on unfounded claims that earthquakes can be predicted by […]

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How long to search for survivors? – A review of evidence from Haiti’s quake

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 February 2011

In an effort to assist New Zealand-based rescue efforts, the journal Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness has published a […]

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Media coverage: Christchurch coverage

In the News  |  Published: 23 February 2011

In the aftermath of yesterday’s 6.3 magnitude Christchurch earthquake , at least 39 people are known to have been killed […]

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