GNS study looks at how parts of NZ would behave in quakes
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The chances of the ground shaking more violently in a quake is much higher than previously thought for large parts of the country.
A major project from GNS science looked at how different parts of the country might behave in the event of large magnitude earthquakes, and found some alarming results.
Project lead Dr Matt Gerstenberger spoke to Susie Ferguson.