Kelp DNA records destructive power of ancient earthquake
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Teaching and research carried out by staff and students in the Geology Department at the University of Otago in Dunedin emphasises process-related research tied to the fast tempo of ‘active’ earth science in the South Island and beyond, and to the evolution of our unique New Zealand biota.
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Events
Balancing hazard effort in a small, geologically active nation: Hazard and risk
Thursday, 25 July 2019
Geological hazard has made a big impact on the consciousness of the New Zealand public over the last decade and despite our exposure in this area, New Zealand research capacity and the research dollar is finite.
