Threats to Alpine Regions and the Alpine Fault

What are the primary threats to the Alpine regions as mentioned in the passage?

• Human activities and climate change

• Natural disasters and wildlife

• Deforestation and pollution

• Tourism and urbanization

What geological feature marks the boundary between the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates in the South Island of New Zealand?

• Alpine Fault

• San Andreas Fault

• North Island Fault

• Himalayan Fault

What type of fault is the Alpine Fault classified as?

• Strike-slip or transform fault

• Normal fault

• Reverse fault

• Thrust fault

What has palaeoseismology revealed about the Alpine Fault?

• Significant earthquakes occurred in 1100, 1450, 1620, and 1717

• The fault is unlikely to cause future earthquakes

• The fault has been inactive for over 500 years

• Earthquakes occur every 100 years

What is the role of GNS Science in relation to the Alpine Fault?

• Increasing resilience to natural hazards and climate change

• Building infrastructure to prevent earthquakes

• Developing new farming techniques

• Promoting tourism in the Alpine regions