Milford Sound landslide risk could exceed Whakaari disaster impact
Friday 14 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Earth Sciences New Zealand, University of Canterbury
Researchers suggest a landslide at Milford Sound could cause more fatalities than the 2019 Whakaari/White Island volcanic explosion. Tim Davies from the University of Canterbury states the statistical risk to tourists at Milford Sound is significantly higher than international risk acceptability criteria.