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Eruption impacts – how would an eruption in Tāmaki Makaurau impact the city?

Eruption impacts – how would an eruption in Tāmaki Makaurau impact the city?

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This infographic fact sheet outlines the volcanic hazards that might occur during an Auckland Volcanic Field eruption and the wide range of possible consequences, depending on factors such as eruption location, hazard type and intensity.

Find out more in the article Auckland Volcanic Field – eruption impacts.

Rights: DEtermining VOlcanic Risk in Auckland (DEVORA)
Published: 22 April 2026Size: 48.41 MB
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