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Pyroclastic flow

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Media release

26 February 2020

Dynamic approach to uncovering the potential eruption impact of base surges
Journal article

2017

Evaluating the impacts of volcanic eruptions using RiskScape
Journal article

2014

Phreatomagmatic eruptions through unconsolidated coastal plain sequences, Maungataketake, Auckland Volcanic Field (New Zealand)
Journal article

2014

Combined field and numerical approach to understanding dilute pyroclastic density current dynamics and hazard potential: Auckland Volcanic Field, New Zealand
Journal article

2012

Amplified hazard of small-volume monogenetic eruptions due to environmental controls, Orakei Basin, Auckland Volcanic Field, New Zealand
Journal article

2011

Volcanic ash impacts on critical infrastructure
Journal article

2011

Combining long- and short-term probabilistic volcanic hazard assessment with cost-benefit analysis to support decision making in a volcanic crisis from the Auckland Volcanic Field, New Zealand

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