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Unusual fault rupture in Kaikōura quake – Expert Reaction

Unusual fault rupture in Kaikōura quake – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 October 2019

More than 24 faults ruptured during 2016’s Kaikōura earthquake, but one of those faults has turned out to be even […]

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Earthquakes in Lombok – Expert Reaction

Earthquakes in Lombok – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 August 201811 February 2019

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday evening at 7.46pm (local time), reportedly killing at least 82 […]

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Day 3: Kaikoura earthquake, what do we know? — In The News

In the News  |  Published: 16 November 201611 April 2018

Rather than the initial reports of a single 7.5-magnitude earthquake based near Hanmer Springs the now-named Kaikoura quake is believed […]

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Expert Q&A: Aquifers, groundwater and how contaminations can occur

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 August 201611 April 2018

A campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North affected an estimated 4000 people, sent dozens to the emergency department and sparked an […]

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Tongariro volcanic eruption and ash fall – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 07 August 201208 August 2012

UPDATED 10.50AM AUG 8: An explosive eruption overnight on Mount Tongariro has spread ash across the Central North Island and […]

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Hunt for remains of Pink & White Terraces continues

In the News  |  Published: 07 March 2012

Researchers are continuing their quest for detail the remains of the once famous Pink and White Terraces buried at the […]

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Earthquake commission hears from scientists

In the News  |  Published: 19 October 201119 October 2011

Scientists spoke this week at the first of many hearings held by the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury […]

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Experts answer quake queries

In the News  |  Published: 29 June 201129 June 2011

In another ‘Ask the Experts’ section in the Press, geologists from GNS answer earthquake questions posed by readers of the […]

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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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‘It’s not our fault’ – Kelvin Berryman and quake communication

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 08 June 201108 June 2011

Following the Canterbury earthquakes, scientists have been working hard to provide clear and accurate information for the people of Christchurch. […]

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