Tectonics in New Zealand

Strata fold

Fault line moving at 40mm/year

Tectonic activity uplifted New Zealand.

Here the plates are compressing and sliding at the very fast rate of 40mm/yr.  These cause resulting in volcanoes, amazing hot springs, geysers, boiling mud, displaced rivers, lakes, Alps the magnificent beauty we enjoy.

Studies:  KANES show us the mechanics of these wonders and we see the importance of appropriately locating and constructing businesses, buildings, roads and communities nearby. Maps, stories, videos and photos all clearly show how earthquakes can be both exciting and disastrous.

While touring we often cross the intercontinental (moving) plate boundary

We learn about the forces deep beneath the earth as they drive the plates.

Earthquakes
Being are part of tectonic activity earthquakes are common as they suddenly release. We can study past events and examine the management of and methods employed to reduce the hazardous effects of earthquakes on settlements and industries.  

Associated Tectonic Features:-
●  Shattering rock & fractures
●  Bent valleys and bent rivers
●  Earthquake remnants
●  Erosion
●  Secondary faults
●  Scarps
●  Blocks
●  Coastal uplifts
●  Rift valleys
●  Folded rocks
●  Volcanoes
●  Mountains
●  Alpine uplift
●  Fiords

LINK - South Island's Alpine Fault

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