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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.

Facts of the volcano matter

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: Effective response to volcanic emergencies

The Auckland Volcanic Field Contingency Plan details the management of an eruption in the field.

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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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Role-play puts worst-case scenario in volcanic hazard spotlight

Volcanic crisis simulation and role-play are valuable tools in communicating hazard assessment, learning monitoring and emergency management skills, as well as developing teamwork and decision-making strengths.

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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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Determining Volcanic Risk in Auckland

Stories Tagged ‘Auckland’

Media Watch on the Auckland Volcanic Field

Facts of the volcano matter

Be prepared: Effective response to volcanic emergencies

Be prepared: Survey reveals education key to lower risk

Role-play puts worst-case scenario in volcanic hazard spotlight

Taking note of volcanic field work

All roads lead to disruption following volcanic eruption

Role model for post-volcanic eruption clean-up

DEVORA scenarios for volcanic risk mitigation

Dynamic approach to uncovering the potential eruption impact of base surges

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