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Seismologist Warwick Smith

Warwick Smith has been studying earthquakes in New Zealand for over 30 years. 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', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/earthquakes/3/2