Disaster Preparedness: Analyzing Earthquake and Tsunami Simulation

Bay of Plenty Residents Experience Virtual Earthquakes and Tsunamis to Raise Awareness of Coastal Risks

Bay of Plenty residents are being given the opportunity to experience virtual earthquakes and tsunamis through the use of virtual reality (VR) technology. The initiative, introduced by the Tauranga City Council, aims to engage residents and raise awareness about the coastal risks faced by the area. By using a VR headset, users are able to visualize a computer-generated version of the main Mount Maunganui beach coastline and then undergo a ten-minute simulation of an earthquake, followed by a more serious quake. The program allows residents to make decisions based on these simulations to prepare for such events.