Episode 2 of 4
Geological Uplift
- When
- 1855
- Where
- Turakirae Head
Uplift of 6.4 m at Turakirae Head formed a new raised beach, recording previous seismic activity.
Geomorphological evidence at Turakirae Head shows uplifted beach ridges. The 1855 quake caused a 6.4 m uplift, forming the newest raised beach. This suggests a recurrence interval of about 2200 years for similar events.
Sources
- 1855 Wairarapa earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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