Table 1 The standard eruption model input parameters used in New Zealand by GNS Science, with three volumes and two column heights for each volcano
Volcano | column height (high) km ASL | column height (low) km ASL | tephra volume large km3 | tephra volume medium km3 | tephra volume small km3 | ash size distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auckland | 5 | 3 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 0.001 | Basaltic |
Mayor Island | 10 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.05 | 0.005 | Rhyolitic |
White Island | 5 | 3 | 0.01 | 0.001 | 0.0001 | Andesitic |
Haroharo | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | Rhyolitic |
Tarawera | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | Rhyolitic |
Taupo | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | Rhyolitic |
Tongariro | 11.5 | 4.5 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 0.001 | Andesitic |
Ngauruhoe | 12 | 6 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 0.001 | Andesitic |
Ruapehu | 12.5 | 6.5 | 0.1 | 0.01 | 0.001 | Andesitic |
Taranaki | 12 | 6 | 0.5 | 0.05 | 0.005 | Andesitic |