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Auckland’s best (and secret) geological wonders

Auckland, New Zealand has an incredible diversity of geological wonders, from the iconic volcanoes to the rugged, black-sand west coast beaches. But beyond the famous cones and surf beaches lie extraordinary features that are not widely known, or so well-hidden that very few have ever ...

Eruption at Manaro Voui, Ambae Island, Vanuatu

The Manaro Voui volcano on Ambae Island has entered a new eruptive phase over the past 24 hours, marked by a significant increase in volcanic unrest. In the early morning of February 13, VMGD webcam footage showed a large glowing area at the volcano's vent. Satellite ...

Motutapu Island Circumnavigation

Not only are we slowly walking the entire coastline of New Zealand. we're also circumnavigating a number of islands along the way. We've nearly completed Waiheke and have already circumnavigated Rakino, Motuora and Rangitoto. This weekend we ticked off Motutapu. What struck us the most is ...

Expedition to Yasur Volcano (2026)

Between late September and early October 2025, there was a significant and sustained increase in SO₂ emissions at Yasur Volcano, jumping from approximately 10–100 tons to 100–1,000 tons per pass, according to Copernicus Sentinel data (2025-2026). As of this writing, emission levels have remained consistently ...

Red Warning Storm Chase (Invest 94P)

Invest 94P started forming in the Coral Sea northwest of New Caledonia, and the forecast models were all over the place. Some had it spinning up into a proper cyclone, while Google's Deepmind models weren't buying it. What they did agree on was that this ...

Minor eruption at Ambrym

Ambrym Volcano erupted this morning (January 8, 2026) ending a dormancy period of over a year. At approximately 6:50 AM local time, seismic networks and satellite monitoring detected a pulse of activity, marked by a distinct ash plume rising from the caldera. Imagery from the Himawari-9 ...

Exploring Iceland’s Lava Caves

Iceland's lava caves rank among the finest on Earth. Entering these passages is like stepping into a volcanic eruption caught mid-flow - remarkably recent geological moments frozen in time. Their scale is impressive. Sprawling tunnels that snake for kilometers, opening into vast chambers. Exceptional colours ...

Iceland Aurora Season 2025

I'm just back from Iceland, covering the Aurora season for 2025, and I'm a little lost for words. We're right in the thick of solar maximum and boy did mother nature put on a show. So many displays, all exceptionally dramatic and different. I met up ...

Ambae, Vanuatu Eruption

The Manaro Voui volcano (Ambae Island, Vanuatu) has entered a renewed and significant eruptive phase. UPDATE: December 9, 2025: While ash emissions on Ambae appear to have paused for the moment, the volcano is still showing significant activity, with high SO2 output and medium-range thermal anomalies. The ...

Stewart’s Lava Cave, Auckland – Virtual Tour

I recently had the privilege of co-leading a visit of Stewarts Lava Cave in Three Kings, Auckland, alongside Peter Crossley for Earthfest 2025. The response was overwhelming, with demand far exceeding  capacity. To ensure those who missed out can still experience the site, I have ...
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