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Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 42 No. 10. May 21 1979

Geography Floor 4

Geography Floor 4

Stage One Laboratory

A display of Wellington landforms and discussion of their relevance to Wellingtonians.

Maps, models and photographs trace the historical development of Wellington's landscape. Of particular interest will be the detailed geomorphological analysis of Wellington's infamous December 1976 storm.

Maps and photographs graphically expressing the impact of Trail Bikes and off-road 4-wheel drive vehicles on the physical environment.

Descriptive material related to the First Year Geography Field Programme and related laboratory exercises will be set out.

Stage Two Laboratory

A display of specialist and regional atlases from many parts of the world.

The Geography Department's map and atlas collection is amongst the largest in New Zealand. Many of the atlases housed at Victoria are the only copies available within New Zealand. Of particular interest to the visitor is the extensive variety in the scope of atlas production.

Actual printed pages from Mercator's Atlas of the 16th century will be on show.

Stage Three Laboratory

Wairarapa Mass Movement Project

A comprehensive study is being undertaken by the Geography Department as part of a land stability programme coordinated by the Ministry of Works and Development. Data available so far will be displayed.

Upper Hutt Air Pollution Projects

Equipment and summary of project findings will be displayed.

Climatic Change

A graphic display of climatic change research information.

Foyer & Corridor

Wall displays of maps and photographs of the Wellington district.