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by Richard Smith, David J. Lowe and Ian Wright

The New Zealand region lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire. Volcanic eruptions occur regularly, especially from White Island, Ngāuruhoe and Ruapehu. All the potentially active volcanoes are monitored to give warning of an impending eruption.

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Main image: Explosive eruption, Mt Ruapehu

Explosive eruption, Mt Ruapehu


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