Firepits of the Gods: ancient memories of maar volcanoes
- Written by Patrick D. Nunn, Professor of Geography, School of Social Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast
In the heart of Takapuna, north-central Auckland, is a natural lake – Pupuke – while a little way offshore lies the volcanic Rangitoto Island. Long ago, a family of giants lived at Takapuna until one day, ill-advisedly, they insulted the irascible fire...
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