Simulation of a volcanic eruption in the Auckland area. In the first case, Cronin explained, eruptions happened when magma was squeezed from a sponge-like mush where it was constantly forming. An artist's impression of a volcanic eruption in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. "Taupō caldera, Auckland Volcanic Field and offshore Bay of Plenty are places where we're missing information about tsunami hazard from eruptions," Lane said. "That will help us better prepare for possible future volcanic tsunamis."

Source: New Zealand Herald July 11, 2021 01:30 UTC