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The Edgecumbe Fault (2nd of 2)

The Edgecumbe Fault

Movement on the Edgecumbe Fault during the 1987 Bay of Plenty earthquake offset this section of McCracken Road in Edgecumbe by almost 3 metres.

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GNS Science
Reference: CN10115/37
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney. 'Active faults', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 3-Dec-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/active-faults/1/5/2