Natural Disasters

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  1. 4. Less common, but small, destructive ones occasionally hit regions like Taranaki or Auckland.
  2. 5. Increasingly common in dry NZ summers (like the Port Hills in Christchurch).
  3. 7. Tropical storms that transition into destructive systems as they hit NZ (e.g., Gabrielle, Bola).
  4. 10. A major hazard in the Southern Alps for climbers and skiers.
  5. 11. Constant risk for NZ coastal areas following major offshore quakes.
  6. 12. A recurring problem for NZ farmers, particularly in Canterbury and Northland.
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  1. 1. NZ's most frequent natural disaster, impacting towns and infrastructure nationwide.
  2. 2. Frequent in NZ; major ones include Christchurch (2011) and Kaikōura (2016).
  3. 3. NZ sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire (e.g., Taupō, Whakaari).
  4. 6. Often triggered in NZ by heavy rain or earthquakes, blocking major highways.
  5. 8. The location of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 1931.
  6. 9. Severe winter storms that occasionally trap farmers in the South Island high country.