New Zealand's most devastating eruption (Mt Tarawera) killed over 150 people and destroyed a village in 1886.  A metre of hot, heavy ash collapsed roofs and suffocated the inhabitants. We can view this "buried village" with many Maori homes and a tourist hotel.   

Excellent information displays and photographs all help you understand the causes and results of this disaster.

See also:- Volcano studies  "Buried Village"

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