A new report shows nearly one-in-ten people are living in a tsunami risk-zone
A new report shows nearly one-in-ten people are living in a tsunami risk-zone
19 August 2020
NIWA and GNS science have compiled the first national assessment of tsunami evacuation zones, including data on roads, buildings and population.
Nine-percent of New Zealanders live in red or orange zones, including 150-thousand children and elderly.
NIWA hazards analyst Ryan Paulik says evacuation planning needs to consider difficulties faced by these age groups.
He says tsunami are rare events but have the potential to cause loss of life, and some risks can be minimised.
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