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Chasing a Westland Storm

After a weather "bomb" hit the South Island of New Zealand, another deep low followed, bigger than the first. MetService issued weather warnings with gale force winds and rain heavy enough to cause widespread flooding (120 to 160mm). Metvuw forecasted barometer pressure down to 980mb (equivalent to a CAT ...

The lighthouse of the Pacific

Mt. Yasur, Tanna Island, Vanuatu / September 2016. The locals describe Mt. Yasur as hell in paradise. Like Captain Cook, attracted to the Island's glow during his voyage in 1774, my journey would take me far closer to this spellbinding hell. Mt. Yasur is a 361m high stratovolcano, located on Tanna Island, ...

Thailand Jungle Trekking

Khao Sok National Park, Thailand / November 2016. In early November, I visited Thailand to trek the jungles of Khao Sok. Located in the Surat Thani Province, Khao Sok is the largest area of virgin forest in southern Thailand. The park has more biodiversity than the Amazon Basin and is home to wild ...

Kaikoura Earthquake Report

On the 14th of November, 2016, a massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Kaikoura area. Two casualties have been reported and the devastation caused is beyond comprehension. Ruptures have occurred on multiple fault lines (at least ten at this stage) We grabbed our bags and bikes and caught ...

In awe at Mount Tarawera

Mount Tarawera was made up of series of rhyolitic lava domes that were fissured by a massive eruption in 1886. Today, the volcano sits silent and makes for an excellent hike to the summit.

Indonesian Expedition

Captivated by shaky ground, eruptions and blue lava while ascending the rumbling volcanoes of Indonesia. (more…)
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