Ruapehu

Based on observations from Mount St. Helens (1980), Ruapehu (1995-6) and others.

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

Fluorine poisoning has occurred in several Icelandic eruptions, and was recently responsible for the deaths of over 2,000 grazing animals following the 11 October 1995 eruption of Ruapehu, New

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

Ranges, located downwind from Ruapehu, following the two largest

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

During the 1995-1996 eruption of Ruapehu volcano ash fell over a wide area of the North Island.

Volcanic Ash -- Effects on Water Supply and Mitigation Strategies 2009

The 1945 eruption of Ruapehu volcano produced deposits of several mm thick throughout the North Island of New Zealand, which caused problems for the water supply in the town of Taumarunui (Johnston, 1997).

Volcanic Ash -- Effects on Water Supply and Mitigation Strategies 2009

Based on observations from Mount St. Helens (1980), Ruapehu (1995-6) and others.

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

Rangitaiki Plain (Taupo) during the 1995 Ruapehu eruption, approximately 2,000 ewes and lambs (2.5% of the area's sheep population) were killed by eating ash-affected pastures.

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

Livestock losses from the eruption of Ruapehu in 1995 were greatest in lactating ewes, grazing short pasture.

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

(Taupo) during the 1995 Ruapehu eruption, approximately 2,000 ewes and lambs

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009

Livestock losses from the eruption of Ruapehu in 1995 were greatest in lactating ewes, grazing short pasture.

Volcanic Ash—Effects on Agriculture and Mitigation Strategies 2009