An Auckland eruption would likely send slow-moving rivers of lava flowing through the city – so scientists have been looking for lessons from a recent disaster in Spain’s Canary Islands. While its 53 ...
While the chances of a major eruption here are low, lava could flow for hundreds of metres to several kilometres in Auckland.
But to really understand Auckland, you have to see it from an indigenous perspective. A walking tour of Mt. Eden (Maungawhau), a dormant volcano once used as a residence by the Ngāti Whatua tribe ...
Leena Tailor One of the most visited maunga (mountains) in Auckland is Mount Eden/Maungawhau. This dormant volcano, which is completely covered with grass, offers 360-degree views of Auckland ...
La Palma has a volcanic field similar to that in New Zealand's largest city and it is also close to populated areas. In 2021 ...
Auckland is a treasure trove of walks. With its 53 volcanic cones, beaches, parks and sprawling suburbia there are endless pockets of the city to explore. While classic walks like Tamaki Drive to ...
Leena Tailor Situated just off the coast of central Auckland and across from Devonport is Rangitoto Island, a volcanic island known for its superb hiking trails and panoramic views. Multiple ...
Rivers of lava could flow for kilometres through Auckland if an eruption occurred within the large and young volcanic field beneath the city. New Zealand scientists recently visited the Spanish ...