Returning to the Volcanic City of Auckland, NZ
A map illustration showing the volcanoes within the Auckland Volcanic Field. Photo by Les Kermode & GNS Science (2010) Many refer to Auckland as the 'City of Sails' but other might not know that it is also a city of 48 volcanoes! Covering around 360 sq.km., the Auckland Volcanic Field is centered on the city of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The volcanoes within the 20 km radius of the city centre have shaped Auckland's landscape in the span of 250,000 years (McClure, 2012). Today, most of these volcanoes are extinct and are unlikely to erupt again. These were converted to public facilities and are now popular tourist attractions. However, according to GNS Science and Earthquake Commission NZ (2014), the volcanic field itself is young and still active. Auckland volcanoes are in different size, shape, volcanic activity and volcanic history. Each offer its own character and will surely provide unique volcanic experiences in an urban context. Follow