Eruption!: discovering New Zealand volcanoes

Introduces the science of volcanism and explains how it affects New Zealand's geography and geology. Suggested level: primary, intermediate

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Main Author: Gill, Maria (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Auckland, N.Z. [u.a.] New Holland 2012
Edition:1. publ.
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Summary:Introduces the science of volcanism and explains how it affects New Zealand's geography and geology. Suggested level: primary, intermediate
Item Description:Our shaky isles -- Stratovolcanoes: Taranaki -- Tongariro and Ngauruhoe -- Ruapehu -- Whakaari = White Island -- Sheild volcanoes: Mt Cargill -- Lyttelton and Akaroa -- Caldera volcanoes: Rotorua -- Taupo -- Tarawera -- Volcanic Fields: Auckland volcanic field -- Rangitoto -- South Auckland volcanic field -- Kaikohe, Bay of Islands and Whangarei volcanic fields -- Explosive finds: tuff cones, domes, maars, scoria cones -- Submarine volcanoes and seamounts: Kermadec Islands -- Waitakere volcano -- In the field: Monitoring New Zealand's volcanoes -- Field trips to volcanoes or thermal areas -- What to do if a volcano erupts
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index
Physical Description:47 p. col. ill., col. map 27 cm
ISBN:9781869663629
1869663624

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