The Volcano Tourist

Journal Articles Aquino, R. S., Schänzel, H. A., & Hyde, K. F. (2017). Unearthing the geotourism experience: Geotourist perspectives at Mount Pinatubo, Philippines.  Tourist Studies , 1468797617717465. doi:doi:10.1177/1468797617717465 Link:  http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1468797617717465#articleShareContainer Aquino, R. S., Schänzel, H. A., & Hyde, K. F. (2017). Analysing Push and Pull Motives for Volcano Tourism at Mount Pinatubo, Philippines.  Geoheritage . doi:10.1007/s12371-017-0254-z Link:  http://rdcu.be/uFAy

Aerial view of Mount Eden (Source: GNS Science) With over 48 volcanoes to choose from, deciding which one to visit first might be a difficult task - at least not for me. Given its geological, social and cultural significance as a volcanic attraction, Mount Eden deserves to be my Auckland Volcano #1. Also, did I say that it is the city's highest peak? Quick Volcanic Facts Official Name: Mount Eden Maori (indigenous) Name: Maungawhau Location: 250 Mt Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand Type: Cinder cone (or scoria cone) Classification: Extinct volcano Elevation: 196 metres Prominent Geological Feature: 50 metre-deep crater Last known eruption: Some 15,000 years ago Historical Significance: Used as a Maori 'Pa' or early settlement; previous archaeological site Current use: Recreational domain for the local community; tourist attraction Conservation Status: Protected by the New Zealand Historical Places Act 1980 Information Sources: Smith, Lowe &...

Volcanoes have been always part of the Earth's natural history and have continued to shape human history. In some instances, volcanoes may generate fear. Consequently, these may stimulate feelings of awe, excitement and wonder. In the Philippines, Mount Pinatubo's eruption in 1991 has been dubbed as the second largest of the 20th century. This event has directly affected the Aeta (the indigenous group of people living on the slopes of the volcano) and non-indigenous communities in the nearby provinces of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales. Less than 800 people died due to direct and indirect causes of the eruption. Apart from these, the country suffered from US$1 billion worth of economic losses. Its after effects from ash clouds have affected the world by lowering global temperature and lahar flows have consistently threatened the local communities. Ten years after, this active volcano that was once feared slowly blossomed as one of the region's prime tourist attractions...