Our research project delves into the mysteries of New Zealand’s active volcanic mountains. Join us on this journey of discovery and learn about the potential impacts of these volcanoes on the environment, economy, and local population.
Research Areas
1. Economic Impact
Active volcanoes in New Zealand can have significant impacts on the economy, including in industries such as tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure. Our research assesses these impacts and helps policymakers make informed decisions for economic growth and sustainability.
2. Impact on Tangata
3. Assessing Volcanic Risk
Assessing volcanic risk is multi-disciplinary and requires expertise in geology, environmental science, and risk management. Our research aims to develop tools and models to predict eruptions and assess the impact of volcanic events.
1. Economic Impact
Active volcanoes in New Zealand can have significant impacts on the economy, including in industries such as tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure. Our research assesses these impacts and helps policymakers make informed decisions for economic growth and sustainability.
2. Impact on Tangata
3. Assessing Volcanic Risk
Assessing volcanic risk is multi-disciplinary and requires expertise in geology, environmental science, and risk management. Our research aims to develop tools and models to predict eruptions and assess the impact of volcanic events. We are committed to improving our understanding of volcanic risk and promoting safety and resilience.
Words from Co-leads
Prof. Shane Cronin
Auckland University
‘’I’m thrilled to join the active volcanic mountains research project and share my expertise in this important field of study. By pooling our knowledge and resources, we can enhance our comprehension of these intricate systems and strive towards a safer and more resilient future for everyone.’’
Dr Garry McDonald
Market Economics
‘’I am excited to be working on a research project that focuses on active volcanic mountains in New Zealand. Our team is dedicated to developing innovative research methods and tools that help us better understand and mitigate the impact of volcanic activity on the environment, economy, and local population. By collaborating with partners and stakeholders, we are confident that we can make significant progress in addressing these important issues.’’
Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki is one of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landmarks, with cultural, environmental, and economic significance for the region. Our research project aims to deepen our understanding of this active volcano and its potential impact on the environment, economy, and local population.
Resources & Publications
Unifying tephrostratigraphic approaches to redefine major Holocene marker tephras, Mt. Taranaki, New Zealand
In this study, geochemical fingerprinting of glass shards and titanomagnetite phenocrysts was used to match twenty complex pyroclastic deposits from the flanks of Mt. Taranaki to major tephra fall “marker beds” in medial and distal deposition site.
A 30,000 yr high-precision eruption history for the andesitic Mt. Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand
Tephra layers from 11 sediment cores were examined from a series of closely spaced lake and peat sites, which form an arc around the andesitic stratovolcano Mt. Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand.
A 30,000 yr high-precision eruption history for the andesitic Mt. Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand
Tephra layers from 11 sediment cores were examined from a series of closely spaced lake and peat sites, which form an arc around the andesitic stratovolcano Mt. Taranaki, North Island, New Zealand.
Implications of a high heat flow anomaly around New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand
A high heat flow anomaly exists over the northern Taranaki peninsula, North Island, New Zealand, with the heat flow rising to a maximum of 73 mW/m2 in oil exploration wells drilled in New Plymouth.