Rangitoto magma remains warm 600 years after formation

Sunday 24 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 24 Aug 2025, 3:01pm

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University of Auckland researchers have discovered that the hardened magma beneath Rangitoto is still warm 600 years after it formed. This new data is intended to help scientists prepare for a potential future eruption of Auckland's largest volcano.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 24 Aug 2025, 2:22pm

   Rangitoto magma still warm after 600 years, University of Auckland study finds (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZSun 24 Aug 2025, 3:01pm

   Auckland University study finds Rangitoto magma still warm after 600 years (opens in new tab)

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