Landslides and falling rocks are one of the biggest hazards during an earthquake in the backcountry. Photo: Matthew Cattin

Shake, rattle and roll

September 2019

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New Zealand’s alpine landscapes are a picturesque product of the land’s tumultuous history, but the beauty comes at a cost. Matthew Cattin finds what to do when a quake shakes up the backcountry

Many Kiwis have memories of primary school earthquake drills – of diving under the desk and bracing their heads while the teacher counted backwards from 10. Living in a geologically turbulent country, many too will have memories of the real thing. But how many Kiwis know what to do when a big one strikes in […]
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