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Snowboarding on a volcano

Snowboarding on a volcano

Many people take advantage of the excitement of living in a potentially hazardous environment. Snowboarder Tony Fletcher tests one of the runs at Tūroa ski field in June 1996 while Ruapehu vigorously emits ash.

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New Zealand Herald
Reference: 19 June 1996

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Eileen McSaveney and Simon Nathan. 'Natural hazards – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/natural-hazards-overview/1/1