Volcano Live

North Island, New Zealand

36.90 S, 174.87 E
summit elevation 260 m
volcanic field

Auckland is built on a volcanic field with 50 volcanic eruption centres over an area of 360 sq km.

The most recent eruption was Rangitoto, about 600 years ago. Rangitoto Island is part of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, 3 km offshore from Auckland.