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Coastal Stability and Failure Mechanisms - Raglan Harbour Shoreline

1. Identification information

Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
Summary
Purpose: To investigate shoreline hazards on the cliffed coast of Raglan Harbour. To identify areas of instability and potential instability, and assess the probable failure mechanisms.
Content
Field investigation to identify different lithologies in the study area. Detailed description of cliffed shoreline in Raglan Harbour, including geomorphology, materials, vegetation, hydrology, land use and past failures. Analysis of rock slope stability and cliff form undertaken. Assessment of failure mechanisms.
Study Types
  • Inventory/Survey
Categories
  • Coastal Hazards
  • Coastal Development and Public Spaces
  • Shoreline Change
  • Consents and Structures

2. Contact information

Commissioning Agencies
  • University of Waikato
Contact Organisations
  • University of Waikato

3. Spatial information

Geographic Coverage
Grid Coordinates
Locations
  • Name
    NZMG Easting
    0
    NZMG Northing
    0
    Location
    Raglan Harbour
    West Coast

4. Data acquisition information

Collection Date
Study undertaken in 1997-1998
Methodology
Field survey and GIS mapping of shorelines. Frequency of collection: One off survey/data collection.

5. Data quality information

Known Limitations

6. Distribution information

Format
Applications
Assessment of coastal hazard.
Availability
Thesis available in University of Waikato Library.

7. Status information

Data Status
Study completed.

8. Metadata information

General Notes
Related Links
Publications
  • Blair, S. 1998: Coastal Stability and Failure Mechanisms in the Vicinity of Raglan Township. Master of Science Thesis, University of Waikato. 217 p.
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