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Tonga volcano “afterglow” causes dazzling skies in Antarctica
Media release06 June 2017Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano. -
Understanding and predicting floods and their impacts
Feature story06 June 2017Floods are not unusual in New Zealand, but those that hit us early this winter broke records. Why did they occur? Should we expect more? Can we predict future floods? -
New Zealand Palaeotsunami Database
Software Tool/ResourceThe New Zealand Palaeotsunami Database (Database) brings together all known information about tsunamis that occurred prior to written records. -
Flood modelling of the Buller River, Westport
Urban Infrastructure and the Built Environment Toolbox case study -
Estimating design wind speeds in complex terrain
Research ProjectThe current method for calculating wind speed-up is inadequate, and can grossly under-predict correct design wind speeds in NZ's complex terrain. -
Flooding - how does it happen?
Education ResourceUnderstanding what happens above and below ground during a flooding event, and how it is different from normal rainfall conditions -
Common climate and weather terms
Education ResourceA glossary of common climate change and meteorological terms. -
Shifting Sands – the end of a Kiwi dream
Feature story06 June 2017The Kiwi dream of owning a beachfront property with panoramic views of the ocean is under threat—and not just for financial reasons. -
Climate and weather
Information about climate and weather and links to climate-related websites. -
Decision-Making Framework
A decision framework has been developed that provides for a balanced and justifiable prioritisation of sustainable adaptations to climate change and which is flexible to change. -
Wave action
Feature story06 June 2017New Zealand’s coast is sculpted by ocean waves. Some wave conditions bring joy to surfers and beachgoers, but, at other times, waves can cause major hazards at sea or along the shore. -
Average soil moisture deficit onset and termination maps
Maps of the average first and last dates of soil moisture deficit are shown here.