Queenstown conference told of potential impact of alpine fault ruptureGNS SCIENCE Geologists have indicated another big quake on the Alpine Fault is due. An earthquake triggered by a rupture in the Alpine Fault would be like "Christchurch on steroids", an emergency management conference has been told. About 50 emergency-related organisations from across the country were introduced to Project AF8 [Alpine Fault Magnitude 8], a group set up to "collectively plan for an Alpine Fault event". Emergency Management Southland manager Angus McKay said an Alpine Fault rupture and resulting earthquake would "change life in New Zealand". What to expect when the Alpine Fault ruptures* Alpine Fault moves more than any other land fault* Alpine fault could isolate West Coast for six weeks* Scientists digging into new part of Alpine Fault"If you thought Christchurch [earthquake] was bad, that's Christchurch on steroids.

Source: Stuff October 14, 2016 00:55 UTC