Volcanic Eruptions In 2024 Nz. Widespread volcanic ashfall in the event of a major north island eruption is one of new zealand’s key natural hazards Based on observations from a monitoring flight on 18 october 2024, recent images from geonet’s cameras, and satellite imagery, we can confirm that the recent minor eruptive activity.

Whangārei volcanic field’s last eruption included small eruptions of ash, scoria and lava. The taupō eruption devastated much of the central north island, enlarging lake taupō in.