Tsunami science

Summary

This research examines possible tsunami deposits in the geological record in the Birdlings Flat area. Two paleotsunamis that inundated the area were identified, dating from ~1300AD and 1500-1700AD.

Emergency management relevance

This research contributes to our understanding of how tsunamis behave around Banks Peninsula, and their impacts.

Additional information

Authors: James Goff, Jodie McLintock, Claire Kain

Date: 2015

Funders: Environment Canterbury

Format: University of New South Wales/Environment Canterbury report

Reference: Goff, J., McLintock, J., Kain, C. (2015). Past Tsunami Record for the Birdlings Flat Area. Report prepared for Environment Canterbury by Tsunami and Natural Hazards Research Group, University of New South Wales, Sydney. Environment Canterbury report R15/149.