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Alpine Fault trace

View from above of the Alpine Fault trace, New Zealand

The Alpine Fault trace can be seen near the Jerry and Pyke Rivers in the South Island.

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Rights: GNS Science Limited, Lloyd Homer
Published: 21 July 2007Size: 675.78 KB
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