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    • North Island of New Zealand Map and diagram of slow slips
    Rights: GNS Science Limited Published 21 July 2007 Size: 36 KB Referencing Hub media

    Slow slip events have occurred in Gisborne, Hastings, Wanganui, Ashurst, Dannevirke, and Paekākāriki. Some take a few days and others take many months.

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