Knowing when a volcano may erupt would help manage the risk to those who work and play in the area. Photo: Sangchai Olanrittinunt

Predicting the next big bang

November 2022

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Volcanoes are unpredictable, but scientists are working to pinpoint the signs that suggest an eruption is imminent; research that is helping those charged with managing volcanic risk in New Zealand’s oldest national park.

The quest to understand steam-driven volcanic eruptions is personal for Dr Sophie Pearson-Grant. “I have started going on overnight tramps with my six-year-old to huts around Wellington, and we love it,” the GNS Science geophysicist says. “I’m looking forward to taking him tramping at Mt Ruapehu one day and telling him all about what we […]
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