Explosive Volcanoes
Image: GNS Science, Lloyd Homer.
Rising magma generated under great pressure along the subduction zone, has formed the numerous volcanoes of New Zealand.
- Volcanic landforms – what features are left behind when a volcano erupts?
Many smaller landscape features such as geothermal springs, lava flows and ash deposits are widespread results of volcanic activity.
- Geothermal steam and mud – what happens when cold groundwater meets a hot geothermal system?
More about volcanoes in our Learning Zone:
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