Natural Hazards

What hazards do we face in Canterbury from our natural environment? In the past we have experienced extreme weather events like floods, storms and drought, and seismic events such as earthquakes and tsunami. These will occur again - it’s a question of when, not if. Because we know we will have to deal with these hazards some time in the future we can prepare ourselves now, and lessen the chances of being hurt or devastated when the next “big one” comes along…

What we offer

E-Box - What on Earth..? the June 2004 issue of Your environment, Canterbury (E-Box) discusses extreme forces of nature and the hazards they can pose to us and the environment.

Help your students understand floods, earthquakes and other hazards and learn how to be prepared for them. Learn more about E-Box here.

The Q Files

• Exposing Canterbury's Shaky Future
• Defining Moments in Nature
• Tsunamis
• Liquefaction: The solid facts on Christchurch liquefaction.