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flag New tech reveals hidden faults and past quakes across NZ’s North Island, updating seismic risk maps.

flag New technology like LiDAR and medical CT scans is revealing hidden earthquake risks across New Zealand’s North Island, uncovering new fault lines in Wairarapa and beneath Auckland, and detecting past seismic activity in lake sediments near Hamilton. flag Researchers found evidence of past quakes through disturbed soil layers and sediment disturbances, even in low-seismicity areas, highlighting that major quakes can still occur. flag Studies near Taupō are also examining links between fault movements and volcanic eruptions. flag These findings are improving seismic hazard models, guiding building standards and emergency planning.

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