We can walk around recent lahars and explore their paths learning about their destructive abilities, management, and warning systems.

Layering
We examine various ash layers from bombs to dust and see the extensive ignimbrite deposits. We find numerous basalt flows, learn about lahars and the delayed dangers and deadly events thee have caused.

Geology
The entire zone is made up of volcanic deposits an endless source of fascination for interested groups. Road cuttings, carry centuries of outpouring history.

Cones
You explore New Zealand's most regularly active volcano areas and enjoy excellent walks and information displays that help you follow the growth of cones.

Calderas and domes: 
We learn about ryolite and see how this material has made the array of these still active features.

Ignimbrite tablelands:
You encounter these at various places and see how they were formed and now shape the land.

Deadly Event:
We explore the most devastating 1886 event when 2 billion cubic metres of hot, thick, suffocating ash covered a village killing 150 people. A walk around the site brings to life that deadly day. 

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