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Coast Studies

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We explore the remarkable long shore drifting and extensive volcanic deposits that are together creating large areas of new land.
 
We can examine erosion problems seeing how they are being addressed by the community. 
 
A 40 min walk lets us view pillow lava formations created by extensive volcanic activity some 30 km away.  These were covered with loeses are now being exposed again by the violent forces of the Pacific Ocean. 
 
Studies We learn to understand how the headlands and bays sort and collect the various materials that all have a long and interesting history beginning t the tops of the southern alps.
 
We can also explore the methods a small city has grown and developed its drainage and conservation systems.
 
See also:    Coasts NZ

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