2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]
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Tenth anniversary of the Darfield earthquake – Expert Reaction
Ten years ago today, Cantabrians were woken by a major, unexpected shake. The magnitude 7.1 quake was followed by a […]
Continue readingThe Press: Whose fault is it anyway? The scientists remain divided
Paul Gorman writes about the divergent views of scientists regarding whether or not faults lie directly beneath the gravels of […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: how earthquake-proof are our cities?
Yesterday, the SMC held an online briefing in which geologist Martha Savage and engineer Andy Buchanan explained how ‘seismic design’ […]
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