Atmospheric analysis

Evaluating its strengths and limitations through two Future Coasts Aotearoa case studies

Scientists have uncovered a key piece of the puzzle behind the unusual ‘slow earthquakes’ occurring off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.  

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an advanced simulation technology that uses numerical methods and powerful computing resources to model the movement of air in the natural environment.

Earth Sciences New Zealand researchers are studying the optimal growing conditions of aquatic plants to help restore degraded lakes. 

New high-resolution modelling predicts that rainfall from tropical cyclones will significantly increase under global warming.

A world-first study of marine life, including sea creatures found in New Zealand's dark, cold, pressurised ocean depths, has revealed that deep-sea life is surprisingly more connected than previously thought.

This research project is developing an energy-efficient, net-zero-emission process for wastewater denitrification.

Accurately measuring methane emissions, verifying sources and validating efforts to reduce them.

Earth Sciences New Zealand statement on loss of contact with MethaneSAT satellite. 

Today marks the first day of Earth Sciences New Zealand and the start of a new era for science.

2002 UV workshop presentations.

NIWA are developing a modelling approach to better predict fish abundances in the past, to then be able to forecast fish abundances in the future under climate change and fishing scenarios