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Mapping New Zealand's Mountainous Terrain: Geomorphology Workshop Insights

Explore the diverse landscapes of New Zealand, featuring the mountainous regions and geologic events, presented at the Roger Smith Mountain Cartography Workshop in September 2012. Discover the country's topography, including the Whataroa River Orthophoto and elevation data, such as the 2m Lidar DEM. Learn about seismic activity and notable earthquakes, like those in Christchurch and Dusky Sound. Delve into landslides at Green Lake and Lake Waikaremoana in this comprehensive study of New Zealand's rugged terrain and geology.

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Mapping New Zealand's Mountainous Terrain: Geomorphology Workshop Insights

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  1. Roger Smith, Mountain Cartography Workshop, September 2012 Maps & Geomorphology

  2. New Zealand Archipelago of 700 islands Total area 270,000 sq km 70% classified as hilly or steep Over 60% >300m in altitude Mountains reach 3750m

  3. New Zealand Archipelago of 700 islands Total area 270,000 sq km 70% classified as hilly or steep Over 60% >300m in altitude Mountains reach 3750m

  4. Whataroa River Orthophoto Whataroa River 2m Lidar DEM

  5. Lake Taupo

  6. Waikato River today

  7. Hinuera Gap

  8. Earthquakes - 15,000/yr Magnitude and Frequency 4-5 1/day 5-6 2/month 6-7 2/year 7-8 1 every 3 years >8 1 every 100 years Christchurch 7.1 (Sep 2010), 6.3 (Feb 2011) Dusky Sound 7.8 (2009)

  9. Green Lake landslide

  10. Lake Waikaremoana landslide

  11. Lake Waikaremoana

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