Story: Historic earthquakes

Ahuriri Lagoon after the earthquake (2nd of 2)

Ahuriri Lagoon after the earthquake

The earthquake lifted up the Napier foreshore. Comparison of the pre- and post-earthquake photos shows how much the coastline changed.

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Eileen McSaveney, 'Historic earthquakes - Rebuilding Napier', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/4579/ahuriri-lagoon-after-the-earthquake (accessed 4 December 2023)

Story by Eileen McSaveney, published 12 Jun 2006, reviewed & revised 28 Mar 2011, updated 1 Nov 2017