What hazards do we face in Canterbury from our natural environment? In the past we have experienced extreme weather events like floods, storms and drought, and seismic events such as earthquakes and tsunamis. These will occur again - it’s a question of when, not if. Because we know we will have to deal with these hazards some time in the future we can prepare ourselves now, and lessen the chances of being hurt or devastated when the next “big one” comes along…
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Your Environment, Canterbury (E-box): What on earth...?
Come face to face with nature’s hazards. Earthquakes, tsunami, floods and droughts, this issue has it all.
What on earth...? (pdf 4.21 MB)
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