Scientists start Palliser beach dig for earthquake, tsunami clues

Scientists are digging into a beach on the southern coast of the North Island, searching for clues about earthquakes and tsunamis.

The study, which has taken two years to get to this point, is part of a larger project investigating the region's earthquakes hazards.

Our reporter Harry Lock, and video journalist Dom Thomas, went to find out more.

Scientists are digging into a beach on the southern coast of the North Island, searching for clues about earthquakes and tsunamis.

The study, which has taken two years to get to this point, is part of a larger project investigating the region’s earthquakes hazards.

Our reporter Harry Lock, and video journalist Dom Thomas, went to find out more.

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