A New Zealand volcanologist has travelled to one of Spain's Canary Islands to learn more about how to predict eruptions in Auckland.
La Palma has a volcanic field similar to that in New Zealand's largest city and it is also close to populated areas.
In 2021 lava poured out for 85 days, but local officials waited until the eruption began before beginning to evacuate homes.
Dr Geoff Kilgour of GNS science wants to be able to tell people to leave dangerous areas before the earth opens up.
Photo: Supplied by GNS
