Auckland, the country’s largest city, is built on a volcanic field, which has erupted more than 50 times. All of this means that New Zealanders have a unique sense of risk. So why not visit an active volcano when living in this country is already a form of risk? When, during an earthquake, you can lose your life at work, visiting the doctor or having lunch? Hydrothermal eruptions (the type that tragically occurred on Whakaari on 9 December) could take place on Ruapehu, or Tongariro, or throughout the Taupō volcanic zone, at any time, with no warning.

Source: The Guardian December 16, 2019 21:56 UTC