@AlpineFault8

A programme of scientific modelling, response planning and community engagement designed to build a collective resilience to the next Alpine Fault m8 earthquake

 South Island, New Zealand
af8.org.nz
Joined January 2019
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Kia ora, thank you for your interest in AF8. This channel is no longer used or monitored by the AF8 Programme. Please see our website for ways to get in touch with us: af8.org.nz – Ngā mihi!
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After 3 AF8 Roadshows over the past 5 years, we are pleased to be able to share this new book chapter on what it’s all about! Read more here: taylorfrancis.com/chapters/o… Thanks to @DNEM_global for the opportunity to share this work.
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Congrats and welcome to @Dr_TRob (@UCNZEarthEnv) our incoming AF8 Science Lead! Although 'new' to the role, Tom is no stranger to Alpine Fault science or AF8, having been involved in the original co-design of our AF8 Scenario, + making ongoing contributions over the past 8-9yrs.
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Tom's research focusses on improving our understanding of quake hazards and disaster risk, with particular interest in modelling earthquake-triggered landslides and their consequent impacts on people and critical lifelines over time.
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Tom works throughout New Zealand and the Himalaya, including Nepal and Bhutan where he has been part of the science response to the Nepal Earthquake 2015.
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🙌 Tag a teacher – The Alpine Fault and Our Active Faults NCEA Level 1 resource is live! Join us for the launch of our new Geography Level 1 Resource! Find out what it is, who it's for and how you can use it in your classroom. Details + registration here: af8.org.nz/the-alpine-fault-…
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A big mihi to @eaglegis and kaiako from around NZ who have supported the development of this resource – with special thanks to Ashburton College for test driving the resource in the classroom :) And of course, thanks to @EQCNZ for your sponsorship to make this all possible!
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The AF8 Programme is seeking a suitably qualified scientist with active Alpine Fault hazard and risk-related research, and strong networks and connections across the science and emergency management sectors... Could this be you!?
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With new beginnings also come endings, and we'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the huge contribution our outgoing AF8 Science Lead Associate Prof @COrchiston has made to the programme and our collective kaupapa over the past 7.5 yrs! Ngā mihi nui, Caroline!
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We are seeking expressions of interest for the newly vacant AF8 Science Lead position. The EOI details can be found here: af8.org.nz/news/2023/decembe… @QuakeCoRE @ResilienceNSC @OtagoGeology

AF8 Science Lead – Expressions of Interest Sought

We are seeking expressions of interest for the newly vacant Science Lead position. The AF8 Programme is seeking a suitably qualified scientist with active Alpine Fault hazard and risk-related...

af8.org.nz
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Tag a teacher! Help us spread the word about our new NCEA Geography Level 1 Resource –The Alpine Fault and our Active Faults Register for our webinar 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Teachers, want to find out more about our new NCEA Geography Level 1 Resource –The Alpine Fault and our Active Faults? Register for our webinar: events.teams.microsoft.com/e… Funded by @eqcnz
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Students from Ashburton College have started piloting The Alpine Fault and Our Active Faults, our new NCEA Level 1 Geography resource. Check out the resources and provide your feedback: tinyurl.com/337s6rs2 This resource was kindly funded by @EQCNZ
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It’s New Zealand ShakeOut 2023! Spend 30 seconds to practice your Drop, Cover and Hold today - it will give you a huge advantage during the next earthquake. The more your practice, the more second nature it will become! #DRR #ShakeOut #earthquake #hīkoi
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It’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction! Get prepared for that next earthquake by practising your Drop, Cover and Hold next Thursday 19 October as part of ShakeOut 2023! Sign up here: getready.govt.nz/involved/sh… #ShakeOut #earthquake #disasterriskreduction
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👄 Have a kōrero with your whānau this te Wiki o Te Reo Māori to get prepared for the next big one. Here are some kupu to help you get started! #earthquakes #TeWikioTeReoMāori
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KAURAKA E MATAKU, KIA TAKATŪ! Don’t be scared be prepared! Check out this awesome mahi from our friends at @NgaiTahu & Maui Studios! Ka rawe! Get ready by preparing an emergency plan using these resources:ngaitahu.iwi.nz/whanau/emerg… #eqnz #tewikiotereomāori youtube.com/watch?v=ms8z-qzL…
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👏 Huge thanks to everyone involved in our biggest #AF8Roadshow2023 yet! 6 regions, 11 science speakers, 13 schools, 22 public talks, 2 marae visits and 3,210+ participants! 🎉   Special thanks to the 6 South Island Emergency Management Groups @EQCNZ and our partner agencies.
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🌊 NZ's coastal areas and lakes are at risk from tsunami. Take a deep dive into tsunami science with our new #WhatsOnOurPlates? module Learning about Tsunami Waves! 🔗 arcg.is/1Cn0DD #WhatsOnOurPlates is created by @AlpineFault8 & @nzeastcoastLAB, and funded by @EQCNZ
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