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Ostler Fault, Mackenzie Basin

In the foreground of this image is one example of a fault line that runs through New Zealand. This particular fault line is found in the Mackenzie Basin and is called the Ostler Fault.

Rights: GNS Science Limited, Lloyd Homer

Published: 21 July 2007Size: 585.9 KB

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