Using shells to date earthquakes
16 months ago by Kate Boersen
A team of scientists from California State Polytechnic University Pomona has been mapping and sampling marine terraces at Waimarama and Ocean Beach that were uplifted in ancient earthquakes.
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Napier Girls' High get taste of coastal hazards & management
16 months ago by Emma Ryan
Hawke’s Bay is known for its beautiful, sunny beaches and easily accessible coastline. This draws many people to the area, however it comes with some downsides.
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Would an earthquake early warning system work for New Zealand?
16 months ago by GNS Science
QC is providing $61,000 in research funding to support its mission of reducing the impact of natural disasters on people and property.
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Talks offer opportunity to learn from Japan
17 months ago by Kate Boersen
Communities on the East Coast of the North Island will have the opportunity to learn more about the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami and the establishment of Japan’s earthquake and...
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Tracking the path of Porirua tsunamis
17 months ago by GNS Science
Where are tsunamis likely to flow in Porirua, and what does that mean for where you put buildings? This is the question EQC has funded GNS scientist Dr Wendy Saunders...
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NZ3D #7: A job well done
17 months ago by Melissa Grey
After 32 days at sea on board the R/V Marcus G. Langseth, data acquisition is finally complete. It’s been quite an adventure.
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Research ship visiting Napier Port
17 months ago by Kate Boersen
The US research ship, Marcus Langseth is at Napier Port today (Friday 9 February) after finishing a five-week study of the Hikurangi plate boundary off the East Coast of New Zealand.
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Science at sea 'ship to shore' video opportunity
17 months ago by Kate Boersen
Teachers have the opportunity to sign up for a live 'ship-to-shore' video experience with scientists on board the research vessel JOIDES Resolution.
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NZ3D Blog #6 Inside the Engine Room
17 months ago by Melissa Gray
There are 3 places on board where we can steer the ship. First and foremost is the bridge.
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Free ‘Hands-on’ science workshop at the LAB
17 months ago by Kate Boersen
Hawke’s Bay children are being given the chance to learn more about the forces beneath their feet that cause earthquakes, tsunami and volcanoes.
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