The North and South islands of New Zealand are moving closer together after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country in 2016, a new study by GNS science reveals.
Unsettled fault lines continue to shift the two land masses, with over 6 meters in distance and 8 meters in height now recorded.
The earthquake has been a game changer for the scientific community, being the first recorded to open 25 faultlines, and the effects are expected to continue for many years to come.