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Northland

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Alert level
Alert level: 0 ACC: Green
State The overall status of the volcano in relation to volcanic activity.
No unrest
Volcanic activity The specific level of activity currently observed.
No volcanic unrest.
Most Likely Hazards The types of hazards and where they could affect people and property at this alert level.
Volcanic environment hazards.

An eruption may occur at any level, and levels may not move in sequence as activity can change rapidly.

All volcanoes
Volcanic Field Volcano with many vents over a wide area.
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Overview

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.
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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.