Crater Hill, Dormant volcano in Auckland Region, New Zealand
The volcanic structure rises 110 meters above sea level with a prominent crater spanning 600 meters in width, partially filled with water.
The volcano formed during an eruption sequence where lava rose inside the explosion crater, creating a lake that later solidified into basalt crust.
Māori people named this site as part of Nga Tapuwae a Mataoho, referring to the sacred footprints of their deity associated with land creation.
Two lava caves, Selfs and Underground Press, remain accessible on the southern side beneath the remaining basalt crust of the crater.
The cooling and retraction of molten lava formed an island in the center of the crater lake, with basalt remnants marking former lake levels.
Location: Auckland Region
GPS coordinates: -36.98650,174.82700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:04
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