Roncalli will be hosting the AF8 Roadshow and all are invited to attend a public talk on the science and preparations for a future Alpine Fault earthquake. The talk will take place at 7.00pm in the Roncalli Hall.

If you are interested in what plans are being made for an Alpine Fault earthquake then please come to Roncalli College on 24 of March at 7.00pm.  Hear what scientists are doing to understand the fault and plan for earthquakes.  You can register your interest in attending this event here.

Roncalli students will have the opportunity to have an interactive session with an AF8 scientists on 25 March at school where they will learn more about the science behind the planning. 

Below is an overview of the programme and more details can be found in the brochure attached.

The Science Beneath Our Feet 

AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8] is a programme of scientific modelling, response planning and community engagement designed to build collective resilience across the South Island to a future Alpine Fault earthquake. 

The AF8 Roadshow: The Science Beneath Our Feet is a central part of AF8’s communication and engagement activities. It brings together communities, students, scientists and Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) in a conversation about the Alpine Fault earthquake hazard and how we can be better prepared for future events. 

Aim 

The aim of the AF8 Roadshow is to provide South Island communities and schools with direct access to Alpine Fault hazard science and impact information relevant to them and their region. 

By sharing Alpine Fault hazard and impact science, the Roadshow aims to equip communities with the knowledge and interest to engage with the science behind an AF8 earthquake and its associated hazards, what this means for their community and enable community-led discussions on preparedness.