Natural hazards can have a major impact on people and infrastructure. Learn about what natural hazards we might experience here in Waitaha/Canterbury, how we manage and monitor these hazards, and how we plan for these hazards to make our communities more resilient.
Earthquakes
Waitaha/Canterbury is an active landscape. We map earthquake faults and where land may be susceptible to liquefaction.
Floods
Flooding is the most common natural hazard in Waitaha/Canterbury. Find out how we manage floods.
Tsunamis
Find information about where tsunamis come from and our tsunami warning systems and evacuation zones.
Landslides
Find out the types of landslides in Waitaha/Canterbury and their impacts.
Coastal hazards
Learn about coastal hazards and view the latest notices about coastal hazards in Canterbury/Waitaha.
Fires in Waitaha/Canterbury
Visit the CDEM website to find out what you can do to prepare for a fire.
- Learn how to prepare for a tsunami
- View GeoNet's latest shaking reports
- Find out more about our coastal environment
- Find out more about how we manage our rivers and drains
- Visit the Canterbury Emergency and Defence (CDEM) website