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Extreme erosion at Te Tairāwhiti

New Zealand Steep landscape with pine trees and erosion

This is an example of erosion caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Exotic forests and pasture on steep terrain were impacted by the heavy rains.

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Rights: Matt McCloy
Published: 10 April 2024Updated: 9 April 2024Size: 1.1 MB
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