UC School of Earth and Environment volcanologist Professor Ben Kennedy, who also collaborated on the study published in Nature Communications, says active volcanoes, such as Whakaari, Ruapehu ...

SEE ALSO: 'Lord of the Rings' theme office brings your fantasies to life The volcano, Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, is the largest active volcano in New Zealand. It hasn't erupted ...

The great bulk of Ruapehu sheltered this forest from the massive Taupo volcano blast of A.D. 186, while trees for miles in all other directions were flattened. An easy trail winds under soaring ...

The Ruapehu district has a surprising number of attractions, apart from the mountains ...