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The Alpine Fault
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- The Alpine Fault
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The Alpine Fault bisects the South Island, forming the western edge of the snow-covered Southern Alps. It forms a clear topographic feature on this satellite image. Although New Zealand’s main geological features were recognised by the late 19th century, the Alpine Fault was not identified as being a single large fault. It was not recognised until 1941, when Harold Wellman and Dick Willett were sent to look for minerals in South Westland. In 1948–49 Wellman proposed that the rocks on opposite...
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- Date created
- 2 March 2009
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- NASA-Johnson Space Center
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- https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/8204/the-alpine-fault
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