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Experts and web conferences

Web conference 1

The following questions and others from schools are answered by Graham from GNS in web conference 1:

  1. Where in NZ are tsunami sirens?
  2. Where in NZ are tsunami most likley?
  3. How are tsunami created by meteorites?
  4. What evidence is there in NZ of tsunami in the past?
  5. What is the most recent tsunami to hit NZ?

CORE Education · LEARNZ Emergency response podcast 1 of 3

Web conference 2

The following questions and others from schools are answered by Brad from GNS in web conference 2:

  1. Are earthquakes the main hazard in Aotearoa?
  2. Is anywhere in Aotearoa safe from earthquakes?
  3. How important is the behaviour of citizens during an earthquake?
  4. How deep down are the tectonic plates?
  5. How much have the tectonic plates lifted since information has been recorded?
  6. How big are the tectonic plates?
  7. How do siesmographs work?
  8. How big can a tsunami get?

CORE Education · LEARNZ Emergency response podcast 2 of 3

Web conference 3

The following questions and others from schools are answered by Caz from Bay of Plenty Emergency Management in web conference 3:

  1. Why do we need to practice Drop Cover Hold. Isn't it easy to just remember it?
  2. What is the difference between a go bag and an emergency kit?
  3. What should you cook on if there is no electricity? Is a gas BBQ OK? Or a portable camp cooker? Is gas best?
  4. What's the most practical food to have on hand in the days after an emergency?
  5. Is it hard to get people thinking about emergencies when there is a global pandemic?

CORE Education · LEARNZ Emergency response podcast 3 of 3

Meet Graham Leonard

Graham Leonard is a volcanologist working at GNS Science.

Meet Pouroto Ngaropo

Pouroto Ngaropo is a cultural advisor from Matatā.

Meet Brad Scott

Brad Scott is a scientist at GNS.

Meet Munro Elliot

Munro is a Year 12 student at Tarawera High School and a Kawerau Youth Councilor.

Web conference activity

  • Web conference activity: Students can work on this activity while they listen to live or recorded web conferences - PDF (118k) | Google Doc. 
  • Web Conference summary: Use the web conference summary sheet - PDF (78k) | Google Doc. 
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