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Exploring landslide risks and management
Aotearoa is a land of incredible scenery. The tectonic forces that have created our beautiful landscapes also make them prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami and landslides. Of all these natural hazards, landslides are the most costly, causing more loss of life than earthquakes and volcanoes combined.
On this field trip, we’ll take you from urban Queenstown to the rural Cromwell Gorge and its famous Clyde Dam. Expert geoscientists will guide you on this journey to explore different types of landslides, their causes, how to prepare for them, and what engineers do to manage their impacts.
Objectives
The objectives of this virtual field trip are to:
- increase awareness and understanding of Earth’s dynamic systems and natural hazard processes
- highlight the causes and effects of landslides and how they impact people and infrastructure
- equip participants with the knowledge and skills to prepare for and respond to landslides.
Key learning
Through this field trip, participants will:
- explore landslides and debris flows
- understand what causes these hazards and how they affect communities
- learn how geoscientists monitor, mitigate and respond to ongoing land movement and landslide events
- discover how to prepare for an emergency and how to look after yourself and others.
Student-led inquiry
Empower your ākonga to take charge of their learning journey. Encourage them to ask meaningful questions, explore resources, and embark on their own journey of natural hazard preparedness.
Curriculum alignment
This virtual field trip aligns with The New Zealand Curriculum refresh. It covers a range of learning areas, predominantly science and social sciences. Access guidance that supports teaching and learning to align with curriculum goals.
This trip reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
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Be prepared – Stay safe – Understand your world
Join us on this LEARNZ adventure and become part of a generation ready to face natural hazards with knowledge, courage, and care.
Launch date
The official launch date for this trip is Monday, 17 August 2026.
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