The Curious Society presents: "The Forces that Shape our World"

Schedule

Tue May 26 2026 at 06:15 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Hanging Ditch | Wellington, WG

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The Curious Society presents: "Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Landslides: The Forces That Shape Our World"
About this Event

Aotearoa New Zealand sits on one of the most geologically active patches of land on Earth - and that's what makes it extraordinary.


In this talk, Alex Thomas-Long - Earth Sciences New Zealand Analyst and Shift Leader at New Zealand's National Geohazards Monitoring Centre - pulls back the curtain on the forces constantly reshaping our landscape. With a BSc in Geology and over seven years of hands-on experience, Alex brings the technical and human side of geohazard monitoring to life.


We'll explore how scientists track earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides in real time, what happens behind the scenes when a big one hits, and how this work helps build resilience for the people of Aotearoa.


Whether you've felt a late-night wobble and wondered who noticed, or you're just curious about what's happening beneath your feet - this talk will leave you with a sharper, more grounded understanding of the land we call home.


Agenda

🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Doors open/Check in
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
"Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Landslides:The forces that shape our world"
Host: Alex Thomas-Long
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Hanging Ditch, 14 Leeds Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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