This week we analysed the internal structure of the sediment cores we collected at Rotoroa, Rotokaeo, and Waiwhakareke using a medical CT scanner at Hamilton Radiology. This method provides a first estimation about whether or not seismites (tephras deformed by earthquake activity) are present in the sedimentary record. Next week we plan to cut the cores lengthwise for detailed sediment description and sampling.
Tephra Seismites 