Kōrero: Historic earthquakes

Ahuriri Lagoon after the earthquake (2 o 2)

Ahuriri Lagoon after the earthquake

The earthquake lifted up the Napier foreshore. Comparison of the pre- and post-earthquake photos shows how much the coastline changed.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: 1/2-100000; G

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Eileen McSaveney, 'Historic earthquakes - Rebuilding Napier', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/4579/ahuriri-lagoon-after-the-earthquake (accessed 12 May 2024)

He kōrero nā Eileen McSaveney, i tāngia i te 12 Jun 2006, reviewed & revised 28 Mar 2011, updated 1 Nov 2017