The Taveuni earthquake Fiji on 17 November 1979

A. W. Paterson; R. L. Williams

doi:10.5459/bnzsee.13.2.194-201

The Taveuni earthquake Fiji on 17 November 1979

Authors

A. W. Paterson Public Works Department, Suva, Fiji
R. L. Williams Ministry of Works & Development, Hamilton, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.13.2.194-201

Abstract

Following the 17th November 1979 Taveuni earthquake, the authors were sent by the Fiji Government to inspect earthquake damage. The damage was assessed at $0.75m. This paper is based on their reports and makes recommendations relevant to Pacific Island construction.

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Published

30-06-1980

How to Cite

Paterson, A. W., & Williams, R. L. (1980). The Taveuni earthquake Fiji on 17 November 1979. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, 13(2), 194–201. https://doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.13.2.194-201