Volcanoes in New Zealand, simultaneously terrifying and awe-inspiring, have fascinated both residents and tourists alike. Visitors learnt that the eruption of Mt Tarawera was one of most devastating in Aotearoa, and that Auckland sits on top of 53 volcanic sites.
Auckland Museum is built on the crater of Pukekawa the hill of bitter tears.
Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tāmaki Paenga Hira.
Our online exhibition explores what it is like to live with volcanoes in our city, while our gallery features a simulation of a devastating volcanic event and advises you how to best Get Thru.
For those who want to keep an eye on the seismic activity, check out GeoNet's web cameras, which are updated every 15 minutes.