Children's understanding of natural hazards in Christchurch, New Zealand

Australian Journal of Emergency Management

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 11-20

  Finnis, Kirsten ^a   Standring, Sarah ^b   Johnston, David ^c   Ronan, Kevin ^d  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

^b Cobham Intermediate School ^*  (New Zealand)

^c GNS SCIENCE   (New Zealand)

^d MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 48249141949     PISSN: 13241540     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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