Henry Hill, 1849–1933
Although most of his working life was spent as a school inspector, Henry Hill had a keen interest in volcanology, and he published his observations. From his travels in Hawke’s Bay, he was the first to document the widespread cover of volcanic ash.
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Algernon Phillips Withiel Thomas, 1857–1937
A. P. W. Thomas was professor of natural science at Auckland University College. He made a detailed investigation of the Tarawera area immediately after the eruption of 10 June 1886. His report, published in July 1888, is the best contemporary scientific account of the eruption.
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