disaster

Expert Reactions | Published: 17 April 202005 March 2021

Over the past week we’ve had several reminders that natural hazards may still occur while we are focused on the […]

Blog | Published: 15 January 201915 January 2019

Applications are open and eligibility criteria has been updated for the latest round of the Aotearoa New Zealand Science Journalism […]

In the News | Published: 06 March 201703 August 2018

It’s no secret that Auckland sits on a large volcanic field, but new research has modelled what would happen if […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 November 201611 April 2018

Following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Kaikoura on Monday morning, people are likely to feel rattled especially during numerous aftershocks. […]

In the News | Published: 15 April 201603 May 2017

A 6.4 magnitude quake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu this morning (New Zealand time), killing at least two people […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 13 May 201528 March 2016

A second major earthquake has struck Nepal. The 7.3 magnitude quake comes after the widespread destruction caused by the 7.8 […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 March 201207 March 2012

On March 11 last year a magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan triggering a powerful tsunami. Resulting […]

In the News | Published: 24 November 2010

Three robots may soon be involved in the Pike River mine disaster – an unprecedented number. The first robot, which […]