Taranaki faces significant potential natural hazards and a number of specialist studies have been carried out to assess the nature and/or likely impacts of these hazards.
Liquefaction
A report by GNS Science in 2013 found the liquefaction hazard is limited to only a few areas in Taranaki. The report was commissioned by the Taranaki Regional Council and the New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki District Councils.
Liquefaction hazard in Taranaki - GNS Science (8.3 MB pdf) See fact sheetSeismicity (earthquakes)
Taranaki's earthquake data is summarised and analysed in annual reports prepared by GNS Science for the Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
Taranaki Seismic & Ground Deformation Monitoring 2016-2017 - GNS Science (4.6 MB pdf) Earlier reportsVolcanic eruption
This report from GNS Science gives an overview of key information needed to effectively manage volcanic hazards in Taranaki. The report was commissioned by the Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
Volcano hazards management for Taranaki - GNS Science (7 MB pdf) (single document only)