Auckland volcanic field - Wikipedia
The Auckland volcanic field is an area of monogenetic volcanoes covered by much of the metropolitan area of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, located in the North Island. The approximately 53 volcanoes [2] in the field have produced a diverse array of maars (explosion craters), tuff rings, scoria cones, and lava flows.
Auckland volcanoes: The ultimate guide to our volcanic field
2023年4月3日 · Explore all of Auckland's Volcanoes. From fun facts to the best peaks to visit in the City of Sails, this guide will introduce you to all 53 of them.
Volcanic Auckland - New Zealand Geographic
Auckland’s volcanoes are all relatively small, but what they lack in size they make up for in number. There are no fewer than 48 within a 20km radius of central Auckland. They are spread from the dark waters of Lake Pupuke in the north to the quarried stump of McLaughlin’s Mountain (Matukutureia) at Wiri in the south.
GeoNet About Auckland Volcanic Field
The Auckland Volcanic Field is an area of about 360 km2 centred on Auckland city; within this field over 53 volcanic centres are recognised. During the 193,000 years of their history, Auckland’s volcanoes have totally changed the Auckland landscape. Volcanoes in Auckland include small cones less than 150 m in height and explosion craters.
Auckland Volcanic Field - Global Volcanism Program
The 600 km 2 Auckland Volcanic Field, at the south end of the Northland Peninsula, is overlain by New Zealand's largest city, Auckland / Tamaki Makaurau. This northernmost Quaternary volcanic field of the Auckland Intraplate Province is dominated by intraplate alkali basaltic to …
Auckland’s volcanoes — Science Learning Hub
The city of Auckland is built on a volcanic field. There are 50 volcanoes within an area of 1,000 square kilometres, forming the hills, lakes and basins of the city. Rangitoto Island was formed by the most recent volcanic eruption 600 years ago – the blink of an eye in geological terms.
Auckland Field Volcano, North Island, New Zealand - VolcanoDiscovery
2023年12月4日 · The Auckland Volcanic Field directly underlies the largest city of New Zealand and consists of more than 50 basaltic cones, maars and lava flows. It covers an elliptical area of 29 (N-S) x 16.5 (E-W) km and has been active for the past 140,000 years, during which is has produced about 7 cubic km of mostly basaltic lava.
Auckland Volcanoes - ArcGIS StoryMaps
2024年6月4日 · Volcanoes are awe-inspiring natural phenomena capable of shaping the land and influencing ecosystems. Understanding the various types of volcanoes, rock formations, eruption styles, associated hazards, active states, and volcanic history specific to Auckland is crucial for mitigating risks and promoting safety in volcanic regions.
Ngā Hūnga Puia Volcanoes - Auckland Emergency Management
Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland sits on a volcanic field with 53 known volcanic cones. Though eruptions are rare, they can pose serious risks and may occur with limited warning. Learn about volcanic hazards and how to prepare.
Volcanoes of Auckland: The Essential Guide - Auckland …
Volcanoes of Auckland is the definitive guide to Auckland’s fiery natural world featuring an accessible introduction to the science of eruptions, volcanic cones, lava and ash; a history of Maori and Pakeha use of the volcanoes; an illustrated guide to each of Auckland’s 50 volcanoes and new aerial photography, maps and historic photographs.