Mount Taranaki Infographics
Back Mount Taranaki Infographics by Robin Martin, RNZ, Reporter These infographics show what might happen in an eruption on Taranaki Maunga. They are designed to give a simple and accessible overview of common volcanic processes and what to do in an eruption. Ashfall Ash is the small rocks and glass fragments which explode out of […]
Mt Taranaki eruption could knock out power to entire region
Back Mt Taranaki eruption could knock out power to entire region Contrary to popular opinion, Mt Taranaki is neither extinct or dormant, but an active volcano with a 50 percent chance of erupting in the next 50 years. The view of Mt Taranaki reflected in the tarns on the Pouakai saddle. Photo: RNZ / Robin […]
A review of graphical methods to map the natural hazard-to-wellbeing risk chain in a socio-ecological system
Back A review of graphical methods to map the natural hazard-to-wellbeing risk chain in a socio-ecological system Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract The popular concept of wellbeing has added multiple dimensions to the current socio-economic measures of vulnerability from natural hazards. Due to the wellbeing concept’s relevance in […]
Relating magma composition to eruption variability at andesitic volcanoes: A case study from Mount Taranaki, New Zealand
Back Relating magma composition to eruption variability at andesitic volcanoes: A case study from Mount Taranaki, New Zealand Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract Acquiring accurate eruption records and understanding the volcanic processes behind eruption periodicity are important in the development of realistic hazard assessments and volcanic emergency planning. […]
Integrating records of explosive and effusive activity from proximal and distal sequences: Mt. Taranaki, New Zealand
Back Integrating records of explosive and effusive activity from proximal and distal sequences: Mt. Taranaki, New Zealand Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract A complete record of eruption activity is required for a robust volcanic hazard assessment, characterising the types and magnitude of possible activity and the relative frequency […]
Diverse dynamics of Holocene mafic-intermediate Plinian eruptions at Mt. Taranaki (Egmont), New Zealand
Back Diverse dynamics of Holocene mafic-intermediate Plinian eruptions at Mt. Taranaki (Egmont), New Zealand Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract Over the last 5000 years, at least 53 eruptive episodes have occurred at Mt. Taranaki (western North Island, New Zealand), from either its summit crater (~ 2500 m) or a satellite vent […]
New insights into Holocene eruption episodes from proximal deposit sequences at Mt. Taranaki (Egmont), New Zealand
Back New insights into Holocene eruption episodes from proximal deposit sequences at Mt. Taranaki (Egmont), New Zealand Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract Upper stratovolcano flanks contain the most nuanced depositional record of long eruption episodes, but steep, irregular terrain makes these sequences difficult to correlate and interpret. This […]
Volcanic hazard scenarios for multiphase andesitic Plinian eruptions from lithostratigraphy: Insights into pyroclastic density current diversity at Mount Taranaki, New Zealand
Back Volcanic hazard scenarios for multiphase andesitic Plinian eruptions from lithostratigraphy: Insights into pyroclastic density current diversity at Mount Taranaki, New Zealand Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract Over the past 5000 yr at Mount Taranaki, a Plinian eruption has occurred at least every 300 yr, with the latest […]
Towards a comprehensive distal andesitic tephrostratigraphic framework for New Zealand based on eruptions from Egmont volcano
Back Towards a comprehensive distal andesitic tephrostratigraphic framework for New Zealand based on eruptions from Egmont volcano Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract The chronology and glass composition of 43 andesitic tephra layers in palaeolake sediments in northern New Zealand provide the basis for a fine‐resolution tephrostratigraphy of the […]
Distal record of multi-sourced tephra in Onepoto Basin, Auckland, New Zealand: implications for volcanic chronology, frequency and hazards
Back Distal record of multi-sourced tephra in Onepoto Basin, Auckland, New Zealand: implications for volcanic chronology, frequency and hazards Economic Impact & Health & Wellbeing | Mount Taranaki | 12.05.2023 Abstract We have documented 80 tephra beds dating from ca. 9.5 to >50 ka, contained within continuously deposited palaeolake sediments from Onepoto Basin, a volcanic explosion […]