Living on Shaky Ground – The Science and Story Behind New Zealand’s Earthquakes

Author

  • Matthew Wright

Description

Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-233) and index. -The extraordinary story of New Zealand’s earthquakes, the science and forces that shape them, and the danger of earthquakes yet to hit. This is the story of New Zealand’s turbulent tectonics, how earthquakes are measured and described, and how scientists are predicting future shakes across New Zealand. It features some of New Zealand’s lesser-known quakes, such as the most powerful quake ever recorded in New Zealand, quakes that have had deadly consequences, and the most recent tremors effecting Wellington and Marlborough. On Shaking Ground has an accessible text with in-depth science. It explains why New Zealand is effected by earthquakes and how damage is caused, with accompanying diagrams and data from GNS Science. It also includes the long history of New Zealand’s earthquakes with gripping photographs and personal accounts. The must-have guide for anyone affected by earthquakes in New Zealand, those curious to know what’s next in-store, or anyone studying the evolving science behind them.

Type of publication

Book

ISBN

9781775536888

Pages

240

Dimensions

25 cm

Other Details

Some colour illustrations, colour maps

Publisher

Penguin Random House

Year published

2014

Place of publication

Auckland

Bibliography subjects

Holder

Hastings District Libraries

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