National Advisory: Tsunami activity – expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following the M8.8 earthquake, Kamchatka Russia. For all information please visit NEMA (The National Emergency Management Agency) Only messages issued by NEMA represent the official warning status for New Zealand.
Volcanoes
In the Northland region, there are three main volcanic fields (Kaikohe-Bay of Islands; Puhipuhi and Whangarei) and several smaller localities where volcanic rocks are found. There has not been any volcanic activity for some time.
Scoria cone in the Kaikohe-Bay of Islands centre.
Volcanism began in the Northland area around 10 million years ago, with its most recent eruption between 43 and 75,000 years ago. The Northland landscape features remnants of lava flows and volcanic cones.
Most Recent Eruption
- When
- Around 43,000 years ago
- Where
- Piccadilly Road (Kaikohe)
- Effects
- Explosive activity with lava flows and scoria cones.
