Abstract A multifaceted desktop and field based geotechnical survey and geohazard mapping project was completed for over 25,000 ha of mixed rural and urban land identified for potential future urban growth and development within the Kaipara District in Northland, New Zealand. The project included desktop…
A biased view of the development of engineering geology in New Zealand Background Engineering geology is the application of geology to engineering for the purpose of ensuring that the geological factors, including hazards, affecting a site or scheme are recognized and taken into consideration during…
Geology, risk, hypothesis, model, investigation Introduction First of all, what is a hypothesis? You might remember writing a hypothesis in high school chemistry class or a science fair, like ‘will chilling an onion before cutting it keep you from crying’? As defined by Google Dictionary…
