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Hutt River in flood, 1988 (2nd of 2)

Hutt River in flood, 1988

This photograph of the Hutt River shows that the area within the stopbanks flooded, but the surrounding urban area was protected.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PAColl-7327)
Reference: EP/1994/3556/30

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney and Simon Nathan. 'Natural hazards – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/natural-hazards-overview/3/2/2