7 Aug 2020

GNS updating National Seismic Hazard Model

From Morning Report, 8:50 am on 7 August 2020

A scientific model that estimates the likelihood and strength of earthquake shaking in different parts of New Zealand is being revised to reflect the latest research knowledge.

GNS Science is updating their National Seismic Hazard Model which is used by businesses and government.

Matt Gerstenberger is a seismologist at GNS.