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What would happen if a volcano erupted in Auckland? – In the News
It’s no secret that Auckland sits on a large volcanic field, but new research has modelled what would happen if […]
Continue readingCoping with disaster – Expert Q&A
Following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Kaikoura on Monday morning, people are likely to feel rattled especially during numerous aftershocks. […]
Continue readingJapan 6.4 quake kills two, injures hundreds – In the News
A 6.4 magnitude quake struck the Japanese island of Kyushu this morning (New Zealand time), killing at least two people […]
Continue readingSecond earthquake in Nepal – Expert reaction
A second major earthquake has struck Nepal. The 7.3 magnitude quake comes after the widespread destruction caused by the 7.8 […]
Continue readingJapan’s quake, tsunami one year on – Experts respond
On March 11 last year a magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan triggering a powerful tsunami. Resulting […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Robots deployed in Pike River mine
Three robots may soon be involved in the Pike River mine disaster – an unprecedented number. The first robot, which […]
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