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Wellington fault lines

Ariel view of Wellington fault lines in New Zealand.

Wellington is located on six active faults. This shows the fault that runs through the centre of Wellington Harbour and the Hutt Valley.

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Rights: GNS Science Limited, Lloyd Homer
Published: 21 July 2007Size: 573.47 KB
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