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Lloyd Homer, GNS Science Limited

The Wellington fault is prominent in this aerial view of the Wellington region, running from the coast, left forground, skirting the western side of Wellington Harbour and the Hutt Valley. Miramar Peninsular forms the western side of the harbour entrance.