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natural hazard

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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Mt Agung eruption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 29 November 201711 April 2018

After months of unrest, Mt Agung on the Indonesian island of Bali is finally erupting. The island was elevated to […]

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An eye on natural hazards – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 20 June 201703 August 2018

While researchers find out more about the risks and behaviours of volcanoes and earthquakes, a leading disaster risk reduction expert […]

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Tsunami hazard report makes waves in NZ media

In the News  |  Published: 02 October 201304 October 2013

A report reviewing the tsunami hazard in New Zealand has received intense media coverage this week.  The report, updating a […]

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New Zealand tsunami hazard – the science updated

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 30 September 201328 March 2016

The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management today released a review of tsunami hazard in New Zealand, the first […]

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7.4 magnitude quake hits Christchurch

In the News  |  Published: 04 September 2010

A reported 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch at around 4.35am this morning. Seismic details of the quake are being reported […]

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