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The floor is lava – lava flows from Auckland’s volcanoes

Infographic with text and images about basaltic lava, how it flows and the hazards it might cause.

Lava is one of the most widely known volcanic hazards. This infographic looks at the type of lava produced by the Auckland Volcanic Field and some of its potential impacts.

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Rights: DEtermining VOlcanic Risk in Auckland (DEVORA)
Published: 22 April 2026Size: 8.59 MB
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