eruptn 95 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi We have sightings and satellite images of a pumice raft west of Minerva Reef area, see this link: http://info.geonet.org.nz/display/volc/2016/11/21/Pumice+raft+reported+west+of+Minerva+Reef If anyone knows of boats in that area that have encounters I'd appreciate hearing about it. Even better if they could scoop up a couple of pieces. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 eruptin - interesting handle, could you explain your interest? on pumice, while kayaking around auckland have found 2 fist sized bits of pumice with holes bored through them.....presumably they were used as net floats 50 or so years ago? 1 sits on the corner of the bath for grinding dead skin off feet the other sits on a shelf in ther garage you're welcome to either i guess they're from rangitoto? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 95 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks Erice I was after samples of the stuff near Minerva (or reports if people are seeing it)..... great offer all the same. If they are white I'd guess Taupo, if they are light grey then they would be from the Kermadecs. Rangitoto did't produce large pumice, mostly scoria and very little would have floated. it would be black or red as well. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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