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RESOURCES

VolcanicKED has developed the following free resources and links to assist you in achieving your learning goals

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BANKS PENINSULA SAND VOLCANO

Create a sand model of the volcanic evolution of Banks Peninsula, the eruptions of each stage, erosion, and the sculpting of the landscape we see today.

 

This activity provides the steps in creating the stages of Banks Peninsula’s construction and destruction through sand modelling.

Developed in partnership with School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury, Frontiers Abroad Aotearoa, and Te Pataka o Rakaihautu Banks Peninsula Geopark

Download: Instructions

Download: Student worksheet

Download: Maps and Images

AUCKLAND VOLCANIC FIELD

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Image from Hayward 2019 - Volcanoes of Auckland

In and around Auckland are 53 volcanoes. Can you find them all?

Using GoogleEarth create labelled drop pins for each.

You can check how well you have done or find the ones you have missed by uploading the image kmz file into your map.

Download: Hayward 2019 Map of AVF

GeologiC Maps

Explore online geologic maps of New Zealand

Click below

GLACIAL GEOMORPHOGLY

Decipher glacial features in GNS’ geomorphological map of the central South Island

Click below

GEOTRIPS

Explore local geological sites and features, with descriptions and visiting tips

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Types of features

Geographic features and their terminology in Māori and English

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ONLINE RESOURCES

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