Mount Ruapehu, Active stratovolcano in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand.
Mount Ruapehu rises to 2,797 meters, making it the highest peak on New Zealand's North Island, featuring three summits and a crater lake.
The 1953 Tangiwai disaster occurred when a lahar from Mount Ruapehu collapsed a railway bridge, resulting in 151 casualties during a Christmas Eve train journey.
The Maori name Ruapehu translates to 'pit of noise' in reference to the continuous volcanic activity that shapes the mountain's character.
Two major ski resorts, Whakapapa and Turoa, operate on the mountain slopes, offering winter sports activities from June through October.
The volcano contains eighteen glaciers, including New Zealand's only crater glaciers, with ice layers reaching depths of 130 meters.
Location: Ruapehu District
Location: Taupō District
Elevation above the sea: 2,797 m
Address: Mount Ruapehu, Manawatū-Whanganui 3382, New Zealand 3382
GPS coordinates: -39.28120,175.56429
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:10
This collection brings together active volcanoes located on multiple continents, from Cotopaxi in the Ecuadorian Andes to Mount Fuji in Japan, including Vesuvius in Italy and Mauna Loa in Hawaii. Each site demonstrates different geological processes: stratovolcanoes like Mount Saint Helens and Etna produce explosive eruptions, while Hawaiian shield volcanoes generate flowing lava that can travel long distances. The selection also includes sites that have marked history through their destructive power, such as Krakatoa, whose 1883 eruption caused tens of thousands of casualties, or Vesuvius, which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79. Other volcanoes like Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull have recently shown their ability to disrupt human activities globally. These locations offer insight into how volcanic activity shapes landscapes and influences nearby populations.
International ski resorts like Whistler Blackcomb, Niseko, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and Zermatt offer varied terrain. These destinations provide slopes for all levels, Olympic facilities, skiable glaciers, and high-altitude areas. Some resorts are located on volcanoes like Mount Ruapehu, others in mountain ranges such as the Alps, the Rockies, or the Dolomites.
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