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Natural hazard preparedness and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction

Natural hazard preparedness and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction

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 […]

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Aotearoa NZ Science Journalism Fund – 2019 round opens 

Aotearoa NZ Science Journalism Fund – 2019 round opens 

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 […]

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What would happen if a volcano erupted in Auckland? – In the News

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 […]

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Coping with disaster – Expert Q&A

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. […]

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Japan 6.4 quake kills two, injures hundreds – In the News

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 […]

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Second earthquake in Nepal – Expert reaction

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 […]

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Japan’s quake, tsunami one year on – Experts respond

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 […]

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Media coverage: Robots deployed in Pike River mine

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 […]

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