Stories Tagged ‘eruption’

Conundrum of Auckland’s Rangitoto volcano

Hazard scenarios for monogenetic (clustered) volcanism must cover a range of eruption periods as revealed by a study of Rangitoto.

Be prepared: Effective response to volcanic emergencies

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

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.

Power to cut impact of electricity network damage

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.

Flow of Auckland data puts focus on volcano eruption rates

The rate of activity in the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF) in the upper North Island of New Zealand has been increasing for the past 60,000 years, suggesting that the field is still in its infancy.