Living on Shaky Ground: The Science and Story Behind New Zealand's Earthquakes

The science and story behind New Zealand’s earthquakes.What makes our isles so shaky? Why was Christchurch not the first of our big quakes? And why won't it be the last?This book investigates our turbulent tectonics. It tells us how earthquakes are measured and described, and how scientists predict future shakes. It details New Zealand’s lesser-known quakes, quakes that have had deadly consequences, and the tremors that recently hit the lower North Island.With gripping photographs, personal accounts, and diagrams from GNS Science, Living on Shaky Ground is a must-read for New Zealanders. We all need to know what’s happened in the past, the science behind it, and what’s next.