Auckland

Media Watch on the Auckland Volcanic Field

Click on a range of links to view media stories and risk-related news coverage relevant to the Auckland Volcanic Field.

DEVORA Fact Sheets

Do you know that there are about 53 volcanoes in Auckland and that Rangitoto is the youngest one? Cleverly illustrated and packed full of easy to understand information, the DEVORA fact sheets prepared by leading scientific communicators share fun volcanic facts in a simple and engaging form.

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Be prepared: Survey reveals education key to lower risk

Most people believe they have the necessary items to survive a volcanic eruption but only a few believe they are very prepared, an Auckland risk perception survey shows.

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Taking note of volcanic field work

From key points to dynamic diagrams and succinct summaries, the DEVORA Geology Field Note Series delves into various volcano-related issues in an easy-to-read one-page “note”.

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All roads lead to disruption following volcanic eruption

A multi-hazard scenario of an Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF) eruption reveals the potential impact on transport infrastructure and network users.

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Role model for post-volcanic eruption clean-up

Volcanic ash fall (tephra) can damage or even destroy buildings and infrastructure and threaten health and well-being, along with having a massive impact on both the local and national economy.

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DEVORA scenarios for volcanic risk mitigation

Several eruption scenarios set the scene for developing better volcanic risk mitigation and asset management practices.

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Dynamic approach to uncovering the potential eruption impact of base surges

Observations and numerical models can help explore the depositional mechanisms, macroscale current dynamics, and potential impact on the city of dilute pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) in the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF).

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What lies beneath? Finding faults via ancient topography

A detailed study of the ancient and modern topography of New Zealand’s most populous city, Auckland, has revealed significant concealed fault offsets beneath the region’s volcanic field deposits.