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The tsunami that washed time away Capability: Use evidence NoS achievement aims: Understanding about science Contextual strands: Planet Earth and beyond Level : 3

Author: J. Tinkle.  Connected 2014 - Why Is That?

Geologists James Goff and Scott Nichol had an idea that the landscape at Henderson Bay in Northland was suddenly changed by a huge tsunami that took place hundreds of years ago. This article describes how they used evidence to support their ideas.


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