Geological hazards
This page provides an overview of Earth Sciences New Zealand's research into geological hazards. The links below take you to further detail about each specific research area on the NIWA and GNS Science websites.
Community Resilience
Supporting communities to build resilience to natural hazard risk through social science research, hazard and risk modelling, planning and policy reform.
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Earthquakes
By understanding earthquakes and the hazards they cause, we can work to build a more earthquake-resilient society.
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Hazards
Improved hazard and risk information and forecasts to enhance the resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s communities.
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Landslides
Aotearoa New Zealand is prone to landslides, in part because of the many earthquakes we experience every year.
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Tsunami
Working to improve the knowledge of tsunami hazards and risks in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Volcanoes
Research on Aotearoa New Zealand’s volcanic landscapes provides useful information to responding agencies, infrastructure providers, fellow researchers and the public.
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