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New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics Volume 64, 2021 - Issue 2-3: Special issue: Volcanism in Zealandia and the SW Pacific: Part 2: North Island. Guest Editor: James Scott
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Ruapehu and Tongariro stratovolcanoes: a review of current understanding

Graham S. Leonarda GNS Science, Avalon Research Centre, Lower Hutt, New ZealandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rosie P. Coleb Geology Department, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2405-0240View further author information
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Bruce W. Christensona GNS Science, Avalon Research Centre, Lower Hutt, New ZealandView further author information
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Chris E. Conwayc Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology, Geological Survey of Japan, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, TsukubaView further author information
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Shane J. Cronind School of Environment, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7499-603XView further author information
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John A. Gamblee School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand;f School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Cork, IrelandView further author information
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Tony Hursta GNS Science, Avalon Research Centre, Lower Hutt, New ZealandView further author information
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Ben M. Kennedyg School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New ZealandView further author information
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Craig A. Millera GNS Science, Avalon Research Centre, Lower Hutt, New ZealandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8499-0352View further author information
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Jonathan N. Procterh Volcanic Risk Solutions, Institute of Agriculture and Environment, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandView further author information
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Leo R. Puree School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New ZealandView further author information
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Dougal B. Townsenda GNS Science, Avalon Research Centre, Lower Hutt, New ZealandView further author information
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James D. L. Whiteb Geology Department, University of Otago, Dunedin, New ZealandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2970-711XView further author information
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Pages 389-420 | Received 03 Jun 2020, Accepted 24 Mar 2021, Published online: 02 May 2021

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