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The landslide site today (2nd of 2)

The landslide site today

This photograph is of the Wellington landslide site (on the Hutt Road), which was painted by Charles Gold soon after the 1855 quake. Now covered in vegetation, the slip is difficult to recognise.

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GNS Science
Reference: CN34275/9
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney. 'Historic earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 9-Feb-12
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes/3/4/2