Geology of NZ

Module 1: Volcanoes

This module covers :

• Volcanoes, including Whakaari/White Island

• Auckland Volcanic Field

• Caldera Lakes (Taupo, Ruapehu crater lake)
• Significant natural disasters are also covered

Hands-on component:

• real examples ​of volcanic rocks (match the rock to the description)

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Module 2: Earthquakes 

This module covers mountains & tectonic plates plus sundry geology such as 

• Pancake rocks

• Waitomo Caves

• Mountains

• Mountain vs volcano formation

• Tectonic plates

• Significant natural disasters are also covered

Hands-on components: ​

• NZ tectonic plate model

• interactive poster with fault lines overlying mountain ranges

• 2 short videos to watch