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The Hikurangi Subduction
Zone is capable of
producing a magnitude 9
earthquake and tsunami

Our mission is to grow and share Hikurangi
Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami hazard
knowledge, and to work alongside communities to
build resilience to these hazards through
partnership with iwi, hapu, scientists and emergency
managers.

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Researchers sail in search of earthquakes offshore

Researchers sail in search of earthquakes offshore

An international team of scientists are setting off on a voyage to paint a clearer picture of our earthquake and ts...

31 October 2023

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Napier Residents to Take Part in Quicker Safer Tsunami Evacuation Workshop

Napier Residents to Take Part in Quicker Safer Tsunami Evacuation Workshop

Napier communities are invited to help researchers and scientists improve their computer-based tsunami evacuation m...

14 August 2023

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AF8 and East Coast LAB serve up new What’s On Our Plates? plate boundary learning tools

AF8 and East Coast LAB serve up new What’s On Our Plates? plate boundary learning tools

With the kind support of Toka Tū Ake EQC, the AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8] Programme and East Coast LAB | Hikura...

1 August 2023

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