Kate Boersen

Guest writer

Kate Boersen is a natural hazards and disaster risk expert who's on a mission to reshape how we talk about and tackle disasters in New Zealand. A social scientist and former emergency manager, she’s all about breaking down the science and systems behind natural hazards and disasters.

But seriously, here’s what you need to know when there might be a tsunami

But seriously, here’s what you need to know when there might be a tsunami

It’s not often that people are interested in tsunami, so while interest is high, let an expert tell you every, single, thing you should know about them.

By Kate Boersen | 31st July, 2025