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Polynesian settlement of New Zealand and the impacts of volcanism on early Maori society: An update

Year: 2008

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Presents an overview of the timing of Polynesian settlement in New Zealand, discussing the application of tephrochronology and rat and avian bone dating to the problem. The impacts of volcanism on early Maori society are examined, including the catastrophic impacts of the Tarawera eruption of 1886.

Source: Research Commons (University of Waikato)

Author: David J. Lowe

Language: English

Topic: Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies

Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W61825485

FWCI: 1.609

Cites: 26

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10