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Extreme weather - winds and tornadoes
Education ResourceDue to its position in the 'Roaring Forties', a belt of strong winds in the Southern Hemisphere which generally occur between the latitudes of 40 and 49 degrees, as well as its small size, New Zealand is a windy country. -
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. -
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 -
Risk and vulnerability
Education ResourceRisks from natural hazards are part of every day life for New Zealanders. -
Waves
Education ResourceThe waters around New Zealand have some of the highest waves in the world, due to Southern Ocean swell and storms in the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. -
Coastal storm inundation
Education ResourceNew Zealand has low-lying coastal areas that are vulnerable to inundation (flooding) by the sea. -
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. -
Tsunami
Education ResourceTsunami is a Japanese word meaning great wave in harbour. -
Kiribati plans for climate change
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Scientists set to delve into the secrets of the Cook Strait mega-canyon
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Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)
ServiceTo prepare for changes in climate, our freshwater and oceans decision-makers need information on species vulnerability to climate change. -
Floods
Education ResourceRiver floods occur when water spills from a river channel onto land that is normally dry, and are one of New Zealand's costliest natural hazards.