NZ's next large Alpine Fault quake is likely coming sooner than we thought, study shows
- Written by Jamie Howarth, Senior lecturer, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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The Alpine Fault marks the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates in the South Island of New Zealand.Author providedThe chances of New Zealand’s Alpine Fault rupturing in a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years are much higher than previously thought, according to our research, published today.
The 850km...





