31 May 2025

Living next to an active volcano

From Saturday Morning, 9:32 am on 31 May 2025
Mount Taranaki

Photo: Brad Scott - GNS Science

Photo of Graham Leonard

Graham Leonard Photo: Jeff McEwan, Capture Studios

Taranaki Mounga is one of New Zealand's about a dozen active volcanos - but what does that actually mean for locals?

Volcanologist and GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard shares the latest research and preparedness advice.

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