Volcano map of New Zealand — Science Learning Hub
WEBThere are many different types of volcanoes around New Zealand. This interactive map shows where the major volcanoes are, the types of volcanoes and various facts such as when they last erupted. Select a label to find out more.
List of volcanoes in New Zealand - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a partial list of active, dormant, and extinct volcanoes in New Zealand.
8 Most Amazing Volcanoes in New Zealand (+Map) - Touropia
WEBMay 4, 2024 · The Taupo Volcanic Zone on the North Island, for example, boasts one of the most active supervolcanoes on Earth. Many steaming craters and craggy calderas can be spied amidst its many lofty peaks. Long revered by the Maori, numerous myths and legends swirl around the country’s epic volcanoes.
2019 Whakaari / White Island eruption - Wikipedia
WEBWhakaari / White Island [a] is an active andesite stratovolcano, situated 48 km (30 mi; 26 nmi) off the north-northeast coast of the North Island of New Zealand in the Bay of Plenty. The volcano has erupted many times in recent history, including several times in …
A visitor guide to volcanoes in New Zealand - Out There Kiwi
WEBThe map above shows all 12 of the actively monitored volcanoes and volcanic regions in New Zealand. While some of these volcanoes have not shown any activity in thousands of years, a number of them have erupted in the last few decades or …
Volcanism of New Zealand - Wikipedia
WEBMap of selected surface volcanic features in the northern North Island which includes features from volcanic activity in recorded historic times in New Zealand. Clicking on the map enlarges it, and enables panning and mouseover …
New Zealand's volcanoes - GNS Science | Te Pῡ Ao
WEBOverview of New Zealand's volcanoes. Most New Zealand volcanism in the last 1.6 million years has occurred in the Taupō Volcanic Zone (TVZ) which extends from Whakaari/White Island to Ruapehu. Other volcanoes include Raoul Island, Auckland Volcanic Field, Okataina, Taranaki and Tongariro.
New Zealand Volcanoes - Global Volcanism Program
WEBTongariro, in the foreground, is a cluster of about a dozen cones and craters dominated by the symmetrical Ngāuruhoe cone. Ruapehu, in the background to the south, contains a frequently active crater lake. The two volcanoes have been two of the most frequently active in New Zealand.
Volcanoes - GNS Science | Te Pῡ Ao
WEBThere are 8 active volcanoes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Studying the past and present. Studying extinct and active volcanoes gives us insight into our volcanic past, present and future. To look into the wonders of our volcanic environment our researchers: Use radioactive isotopes to date eruptions.
Volcanic Alert Levels - GeoNet
WEBThe NZ Volcanic Alert Level system is based on 6 levels and is intended to describe the current status of each active volcano. People who need volcano related information ranges from local residents, to visitors, land owners, iwi, emergency management, responding agencies like Lifelines, Agriculture, Health, Infrastructure companies and media.