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Scientists Discover Deep Earthquakes Under Southland
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 10:45 am | Natural Hazards Commission
Most earthquakes happen in the cold, brittle ‘continental’ crust less than 15-20km, but in Southland, Williams’ team found the seismically active continental crust extends up to twice the average depth. More >>
World Tsunami Awareness Day Reminder To Get Informed And Prepared
Monday, 4 November 2024, 11:36 am | Natural Hazards Commission
New Zealand’s location in the Pacific makes our country vulnerable to tsunamis from many sources, including earthquakes generated in countries such as South America, but also local earthquakes, underwater landslides and volcanic activity. More >>
Iwi Works With Scientists To Protect Community From Natural Hazards
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 1:41 pm | Natural Hazards Commission
Board Chair of Takapūwāhia Marae, Callum Kātene, says that as climate disasters increase in frequency and intensity, Māori face growing threats to their lands, homes, taonga, people, and culture. More >>
Independent Review Notes Strengths, Lessons For Natural Hazards Insurance Recovery
Friday, 25 October 2024, 10:48 am | Natural Hazards Commission
“We know from changing weather patterns and severe storms in other parts of the world that events like this could happen again in the future. The review has shown our approach with private insurers is better for homeowners, but there are areas ... More >>
Volcanic Ashfall: What Damage Could Be Caused After An Eruption? New Research To Assist Authorities And Communities
Monday, 23 September 2024, 9:53 am | Natural Hazards Commission
“A volcanic eruption could affect thousands of buildings around the North Island, and we need a New Zealand model that provides us with a quick assessment of the scale of the damage,” says Dr Josh Hayes, Natural Hazard and Risk scientist at GNS, who ... More >>
Natural Hazards Portal Celebrates One Year Of Helping Kiwis Understand Their Risks
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:45 pm | Natural Hazards Commission
The new report from NielsonIQ found that over half (53%) of people took steps to improve their resilience after visiting the Portal. The most common actions were reviewing or purchasing home insurance (30%) and securing tall or heavy furniture ... More >>
Only 1/3 Homeowners Confidently Understand Their Insurance - NHC Urging People To ‘Know Your Cover’
Monday, 5 August 2024, 9:54 am | Natural Hazards Commission
A NielsenIQ report has found that only a third (33%) of insured homeowners are confident they know what damage to their home would or would not be covered by insurance after a natural hazard event. Even fewer (26%) were confident they understood what would ... More >>
Largest Volcanic Eruptions In Our History Caused By Deep Ocean Water, New Research Finds
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 10:21 am | Natural Hazards Commission
New research has revealed an unlikely source for the unique volcanic activity in the Taupō region, one of the most volatile volcanic fields on the planet. More >>
Humming Planet Reveals Secrets Of Paeroa Fault
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 11:01 am | Natural Hazards Commission
Scientist are listening to the “hum of the Earth” with cutting-edge, low-cost devices to determine the seismic hazard of the Paeroa Fault. More >>
EQC Becomes Natural Hazards Commission Under New Legislation In Effect From Today
Monday, 1 July 2024, 10:57 am | Natural Hazards Commission
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has today become the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake, reflecting its role in supporting New Zealanders to prepare for and recover from a range of natural hazards, not just earthquakes. More >>
