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"Another summer of extreme weather has destroyed and damaged homes, cut off
communities and, in the most tragic cases, left families mourning their loved
ones.
It reminds us that New Zealand is one of the most natural-hazard-exposed
countries on Earth. Severe weather is common, major cities sit in low-lying
areas and steep landscapes are prone to landslips.
Added to these risks are earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, storm surges,
tsunami, drought and wildfires. As the climate continues to change, many of
these hazards are likely to pose an even greater risk to people and property.
Amid January’s storms, there was public grief for those who perished – and
genuine gratitude for the emergency responders, marae and neighbours who
stepped in to help.
The events also reignited discussion about what we learn from disasters, the
role of science and trusted agencies, and what can be done to reduce harm
before the next event strikes.
Indeed, this summer’s experience, and a building body of research, tell us
there are clear lessons to be learned – if we are willing to act on them."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
