A South Island school is trialling a programme to learn about the risks of an Alpine Fault earthquake.
Year 10 students at Ashburton College are using the resource for real-world learning about something they may well experience in their lifetime.
Scientific research indicates there is a 75 percent probability of an Alpine Fault earthquake happening in the next 50 years.
Alpine Fault 8 is a group set up and supported by all six South Island emergency management groups, as well as other government agencies.
Its been doing road shows in the South Island to raise awareness about the risks, and help people get prepared.
A-F-8 programme manager Alice Lake-Hammond speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
