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Volcanoes in New Zealand - Presentation

New Zealand is located above the contact between two tectonic plates and this is why volcanic activity has been a major part of the country's geological history.

Document created 08 June 2003

Plume of volcanic ash from Mt Ruapehu, 1995-1996 e   As seen at a distance of 75 km (46 miles) across Lake Taupo. Lake Taupo is itself a caldera (collapsed volcano) that was last active 1800 years ago. Both Ruapehu and Taupo Volcano are part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Photo courtesy Destination Lake Taupo
New Zealand presents a high density of active volcanoes, and a high frequency of volcanic eruptions.

Volcanism has been present throughout much of New Zealand's geological history, and has contributed strongly to the evolution of its landscape. Read more about New Zealand's volcanic fields and landforms.

Geothermal activity is also present throughout New Zealand, often, but not only, closely related to recent and active volcanoes.

Plate tectonics and the motion of the Autralian and Pacific plates are the direct causes of volcanism in New Zealand. To learn more please read the other documents authored by us in this section.

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Plume of volcanic ash from Mt Ruapehu, 1995-1996 e As seen at a distance of 75 km (46 miles) across Lake Taupo. Lake Taupo is itself a caldera (collapsed volcano) that was last active 1800 years ago. Both Ruapehu and Taupo Volcano are part of the Taupo Volcanic Zone. Photo courtesy Destination Lake Taupo

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