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6 New Zealand Glaciers – You Need To Visit!

  • Posted on November 15, 2019November 6, 2019
  • Fun Adventures

The mountainous terrain of New Zealand is home to over 3,000 glaciers. Here are 6 well known glaciers that you should visit today! All but 18 of the glaciers are located on the South Island (although only 6 of those 18 are larger than 1…

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Glaciers In New Zealand Are Shrinking!

  • Posted on October 26, 2019October 20, 2019
  • Geology

The country of New Zealand has both glaciers and sub-tropical beaches. Unfortunately, like other parts of the world, our glaciers are shrinking. New Zealand is such an amazing country. It’s full of breathtaking beaches that are perfect for swimming and surfing. But, there are also…

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Southern Alps – New Zealand’s Big Mountains

  • Posted on August 31, 2019August 26, 2019
  • Geology

New Zealand’s southern alps are located on the south island of this beautiful country. Read some facts about them, including what created them. Before moving to New Zealand I was already enamored with mountains. The southern alps of the south island seemed like an amazing,…

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5 Active New Zealand Volcanoes – Hot Stuff!

  • Posted on June 8, 2019May 26, 2019
  • Geology

Volcanoes, both active and ancient ones, can be found across New Zealand’s stunning landscape. Here are 5 active New Zealand volcanoes, including one you can ski on. I love New Zealand because the landscape is truly amazing. You can visit beautiful stretches of sand beaches,…

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New Zealand’s 3 Types Of Volcanoes

  • Posted on March 24, 2019May 22, 2019
  • Geology

There are heaps of active and inactive volcanoes across New Zealand. Here are three common types that can be found in the country. The landscape of New Zealand is gorgeous from long beaches to big mountains. Interspersed here and there are some big volcanoes. The…

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plate tectonics

New Zealand’s Landscape Shaped By Plate Tectonics

  • Posted on January 9, 2019May 22, 2019
  • Geology

Plate tectonics plays a huge role in shaping New Zealand’s landscape.  The volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and mountains are all due to plate tectonics. New Zealand’s landscape is stunning.  You can see beautiful beaches, hike in big mountains, visit glaciers. and ski on a volcano.…

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