Taupō Volcano, Dormant volcano in North Island, New Zealand
The Taupo Volcano sits beneath Lake Taupo, forming a massive caldera that spans 35 kilometers in width at its maximum extent.
The Taupo Volcano created the largest known eruption in 26,500 years, ejecting 1,170 cubic kilometers of material during the Oruanui eruption.
The Maori people consider Lake Taupo and its volcanic surroundings sacred, incorporating them into their traditions and creation stories.
Regular monitoring systems track volcanic activity, with current alert levels and safety information available through the GeoNet geological monitoring service.
The volcano's eruption column reached 50 kilometers in height, generating pyroclastic flows that moved at speeds of 900 kilometers per hour.
Elevation above the sea: 760 m
GPS coordinates: -38.77457,175.90399
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
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