The largest volcanic eruption to have occurred in the
last 2,000 years in the world happened in NZ
Except for Rangitoto Auckland’s volcanoes are extinct
A volcanic eruption in Auckland is likely to be very
exposive and kill many people
The destructive power of a volcano depends mainly
on its size
A volcanic eruption in Auckland is likely to occur in a
place where no cone presently exists
More warning is given with a volcanic eruption
compared to an earthquake
Most people in volcanic eruptions are killed by lava
flows
Volcanic eruptions in New Zealand have caused the
deaths of many people
White Island is an escape valve for nearby volcanoes
Volcanic eruptions happen in the same places as
earthquakes
New Zealand does not have any active volcanoes at
the present time
An early warning sign of a likely eruption is small
earthquakes
The largest known volcano in our solar system occurs
on Mars
All volcanic eruptions occur from a cone shaped
mountain
Volcanic Eruptions can occur under the sea
The tallest mountain in the world from base level is a
volcano