Nelson Rapid Response

With a state of emergency still in place in Nelson following last weeks heavy rain/flooding and landslides GeoNet are currently working with Civil Defence, with our landslide rapid response capability.

Sam working hard

Technicians are in Nelson today installing a continuous-GPS site at Grenville Terrace, on a major landslide where 30 houses have already been evacuated as further land movement is possible. cGPS sites, using satellites, allow scientists to accurately record ground movement

Info on GeoNets landslide rapid response capability here

Our thoughts are with all of the displaced families and those affected by the flooding/landslides especially so close to Christmas!

cGPS - freshly installed

Drill rig