Natural Hazards Research Centre (NHRC)
Research Group Summary
The Natural Hazards Research Centre (NHRC) has research programmes related to studies of active tectonics and earthquakes, landscape evolution modelling, land-use planning, urban vulnerability to volcanic eruptions and health risks from eruptions.
The Natural Hazard Research Centre was established in 1997 to:
- promote and undertake high quality research in the broad field of natural hazards, including physical process, hazard assessment and mitigation;
- develop and foster national and international collaborative links, and promote data exchange;
- enhance teaching and research in natural hazards at the University of Canterbury;
- and increase public awareness and education about natural hazards and their effects on the New Zealand economic and social environment.
Key Contact
Members - UC Staff
Members - Non-UC Staff
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Jocelyn Karen Campbell: Member; N/A
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Ernesto Soliman Corpuz: Collaborator; N/A
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Shane Cronin: Collaborator; Massey University
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Kristin Hoskin: Collaborator; Kestrel Group
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David M Johnston: Collaborator; Massey University
Subject Area: Disciplines