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Scientists have discovered large pockmarks near Christchurch (file)

Giant pockmarks found off NZ coast

Scientists have discovered what may be the world's biggest pockmarks on the seafloor 500km east of Christchurch.

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GNS seismologist Martin Reyners

The science of the Solomon tsunami video

GNS seismologist Martin Reyners spoke to Firstline this morning about the recent earhquake and tsunami in the Solomon Islands.

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A view of White Island about 3pm today (Photo: GNS)

White Island eruption period over – GNS

GNS Science says White Island’s current eruption episode has now finished.

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Alpine Fault considered ticking time-bomb video

Previously scientists had only been able to identify the past four ruptures, but thanks to three years of painstaking research by our own GNS scientists, they've gone much deeper to unlock the secrets of the Alpine Fault.

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A large part of the Pink Terraces survived the eruption of Mt Tarawera, scientists believe (file)

More evidence parts of Pink Terraces survived

A large part of the Pink Terraces survived the eruption of Mt Tarawera, scientists believe.

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Quake shakes northern Hawke's Bay

A 4.2 quake has hit near northern Hawke's Bay.

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