A new map of volcanic phenomena for Northern Tongariro has been released.

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A new map of volcanic phenomena for Northern Tongariro has been released. This has been produced by GNS Science using modelling of volcanic phenomena at Massey University and with expert input from both GNS Science and Massey University. It shows the currently most hazardous areas around the mountain.

During the past two weeks, GNS Science has been working with Massey University, Department of Conservation and the Taupo and Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management Offices to develop an updated map of volcanic phenomena that might be experienced during an eruption of Tongariro Volcano as part of the current unrest episode. The aim is to inform the public about which areas are more hazardous and should be avoided during an eruption. A similar map was produced in late 2007 covering the summit of Mount Ruapehu during the unrest period following an eruption there.

Read more here... http://www.geonet.org.nz/volcano/alert-bulletins/archives/2012/aug-11-2012-6-00-pm-tongariro-volcano.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter_News

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not sure if you would catch me hiking over it at the moment (athough I have done the traverse many years ago)