Alpine Fault quake would severely damage Canterbury
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New research says Canterbury would suffer severe damage in an Alpine Fault earthquake.
New research says Canterbury would suffer severe damage in an Alpine Fault earthquake.
New research shows that if a major earthquake ruptures the Alpine Fault Christchurch is likely to suffer more intense damage than some areas closer to the fault.
Disaster officials warn that no amount of planning can prepare the country for the reality of a large-scale earthquake. The South Island Alpine Fault Earthquake Response Forum is in Nelson as part of its awareness-raising road-show, as the region is vulnerable to large quakes in both the south and north islands. Tracy Neal reports.