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Peer reviewedWallace, Cleland – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1995
Presents a thorough overview of earthquakes in New Zealand, discussing plate tectonics, seismic measurement, and historical occurrences. Includes 10 figures illustrating such aspects as earthquake distribution, intensity, and fissures in the continental crust. Tabular data includes a list of most destructive earthquakes and descriptive effects…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedJohnston, David; Houghton, Bruce – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1995
Asserts that how people respond to risk is determined by how they perceive risk. Four-hundred and seven secondary school students answered questions concerning different dimensions of natural hazards (most likely to occur, loss of life, and others). Although the students possessed a high level of awareness much of their information was inaccurate.…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedBogunovich, Dushko – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1995
Compares Auckland (New Zealand) with San Francisco (California) in terms of topographical structure, geographic location, and urban development. Both cities contain striking similarities. Maintains that Auckland can become a world-class city renowned for its beauty if developers and government work in tandem. (MJP)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Foreign Countries, Geographic Location
