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Volcanic Alert Levels

The NZ Volcanic Alert Level system is based on 6 levels and is intended to describe the current status of each active volcano. People who need volcano related information ranges from local residents, to visitors, land owners, iwi, emergency management, responding agencies like Lifelines, Agriculture, Health, Infrastructure companies and media.

Monitored volcanoes

This list shows the current status for monitored volcanoes. The map includes their locations and any available live camera feeds.

  1. 2
    Alert level
    Whakaari/White Island Cone Cone-shaped volcano, often with a summit crater.

    Moderate to heightened volcanic unrest. - View bulletin

  2. 1
    Alert level
    Ruapehu Cone Cone-shaped volcano, often with a summit crater.

    Minor volcanic unrest. - View bulletin

  3. 0
    Alert level
    Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic Field Volcano with many vents over a wide area.

    No volcanic unrest.

  4. 0
    Alert level
    Kermadec Islands Caldera Large crater volcano, without significant topography.

    No volcanic unrest.

  5. 0
    Alert level
    Mayor Island Cone Cone-shaped volcano, often with a summit crater.

    No volcanic unrest.

  6. 0
    Alert level
    Ngauruhoe Vent Place where volcanic material is erupted.

    No volcanic unrest.

  7. 0
    Alert level
    Northland Volcanic Field Volcano with many vents over a wide area.

    No volcanic unrest.

  8. 0
    Alert level
    Okataina Caldera Large crater volcano, without significant topography.

    No volcanic unrest.

  9. 0
    Alert level
    Rotorua Caldera Large crater volcano, without significant topography.

    No volcanic unrest.

  10. 0
    Alert level
    Taranaki Maunga Cone Cone-shaped volcano, often with a summit crater.

    No volcanic unrest.

  11. 0
    Alert level
    Taupo Caldera Large crater volcano, without significant topography.

    No volcanic unrest.

  12. 0
    Alert level
    Tongariro Cone Cone-shaped volcano, often with a summit crater.

    No volcanic unrest.

To view historic Volcanic Alert Levels, visit our GitHub repository

Get Prepared for an Emergency

One of the best things you can do is to be prepared.

  • Make a plan with your whānau.
  • Have a grab bag ready to go.
  • Know where to meet and how to stay connected
Visit Get Ready website

Make your home safer

You can do a lot to make your home safer and stronger for natural hazards. Every step you take helps reduce the impact on your family, so get started today.

Learn more on the Toka Tū Ake NHC site