Volcanic ash from an eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused flight delays and cancellations for airports in the Bay of Plenty […]
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Volcanic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire – Expert Reaction
A mass evacuation has been ordered from Vanuatu’s Ambae Island following a volcanic eruption. GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott is […]
Continue readingAuckland’s volcanic past: temperamental and unpredictable – In the News
Auckland’s volcanic past has been punctuated by periods of heightened activity and thousands of years of silence, according to two […]
Continue readingMantle’s melting moment – In the News
New Zealand scientists have used GPS data to better understand how the Earth’s mantle is melting deep below the North […]
Continue readingAn eye on natural hazards – In the News
While researchers find out more about the risks and behaviours of volcanoes and earthquakes, a leading disaster risk reduction expert […]
Continue readingKiwi volcano researcher elected to UK Royal Society
Wellington geologist Prof Colin Wilson has received one of the highest international honours in science, with his election as a […]
Continue readingVolcanic eruption in Japan – experts respond
Japanese volcano Mount Ontake erupted suddenly over the weekend, when the popular recreational site was crowded with hikers, resulting in […]
Continue readingTongariro erupts
An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS Science volcanologists […]
Continue readingWhat does volcanic ash do to jet engines?
Volcanic ash originating from the ongoing eruption of a Chilean volcano is causing disruptions to air traffic across New Zealand. […]
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