Story: Earthquakes

Seismologist Warwick Smith

Seismologist Warwick Smith studied earthquakes in New Zealand for over 30 years before retiring in 2010. In this video clip he discusses the role of earthquakes in the study of the planet’s interior.

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Eileen McSaveney, 'Earthquakes - Living with earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/4415/seismologist-warwick-smith (accessed 24 April 2024)

Story by Eileen McSaveney, published 12 Jun 2006, reviewed & revised 1 Aug 2017