A network of 5 seismometers around the Egmont Volcano is monitored on a daily basis by Civil Defence staff in the Headquarters. Digital tapes are analysed by staff at the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Ltd, Wairakei, and the drum recorder tapes are sent to the University of Auckland for analysis weekly. This is the first such project in New Zealand led by a Regional Council, assisted by the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Ltd, Massey University, University of Auckland and the Ministry of Civil Defense.
Egmont Volcanic Seismic Monitoring Network & Contingency Plan
Contact information:
Taranaki Volcano Observatory Taranaki Civil Defence Headquarters Taranaki Regional Council 45 Robe Street New Plymouth New Zealand Telephone: (64)06-758-1110 Telefax: (64)06-757-8019 Contact: Mrs Bev Raine - Senior Regional Civil Defence Officer
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