eruptn 111 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 https://www.facebook.com/DEVORAProject?__cft__[0]=AZaqjZX-NL_hPhzvyD-d2w50QQOPq1qX2qOiGc5Jrcq6Ac79-lCpZz2mwDZ99asQnqkXLAqKgOE3i0B_WXx2CRgmbILXe9DU7uzRDtNf_YKnfesivlkquYRMZcIU2fv1GiI1N1bo4Dclx0RYo7zL8qPygsr3eV5FPi-vMtbS6uqwbvtpXTqQYaYwNBJ52G0Mb24xgmQAbNou1Pcb_S8Z3f26&__tn__=-UC%2CP-R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 276 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 To kick us off, this week’s volcano is Ngā Pona e Toru o Peretū, also known as Rangitoto! Rangitoto has secured a new name in DEVORA’s books, now being the official Māori name for the island. The name represents ‘The Three Knuckles of Peretū’, who was an ancestor of Tāmaki Makaurau. You can see the ‘three knuckles’ of the island from the mainland, representing the three summits from where the lava flows erupted. Ngā Pona e Toru o Peretū/Rangitoto is Auckland’s largest volcano, taking up much of our harbour. It has erupted more lava than all of the other volcanoes in the field combined! Wow! Not only is it our biggest volcano, but it is also our most unique for a couple of reasons: It is our youngest volcano and was the only eruption to be witnessed by humans roughly 600 years ago! It is the only volcano in the field to erupt twice, breaking the rules in our otherwise one-and-done monogenetic field. It is home to the world’s largest pōhutukawa forest. Ngā Pona e Toru o Peretū/Rangitoto is the only volcano in the field thought to have erupted in the sea, and it erupted with a bang! It initiated with an explosive wet phase that transitioned to a dry style of fire fountaining once the vent rose above water level. This resulted in a voluminous outpouring of lava flows, which built up the iconic shield volcano of Ngā Pona e Toru o Peretū/Rangitoto that we see today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 225 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 I recall reading some years ago that archaeologists have found the footprints of fleeing villagers on Motutapu, buried under ash etc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 923 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 I'm in favour of Rangi two toes 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 450 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 1 hour ago, Psyche said: I'm in favour of Rangi two toes I always call it Rangi two toes. Drives my kids nuts, which is why I keep doing it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 111 Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 6 hours ago, Frank said: I recall reading some years ago that archaeologists have found the footprints of fleeing villagers on Motutapu, buried under ash etc. Correct…. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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