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Lava flow

Lava flow

Geologist Les Kermode studies an ancient pahoehoe (meaning wrinkly) lava flow on the Māngere foreshore. Kermode spent many years researching Auckland volcanoes.

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GNS Science
Reference: 19217/31
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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How to cite this page:

Margaret McClure. 'Auckland places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/auckland-places/19/4