Mountains (New Zealand)

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Mountains (New Zealand)

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Aotearoa New Zealand is a mountainous country made up of the North and South Islands, with 60% of the South Island being covered in mountains. These mountains formed because New Zealand lies on the edge of two tectonic plates. The plates push up the land, forming mountains. The distinctive shape of volcanic mountains can be seen in the North Island, as a result of thick lava having flowed out of vents which formed high cones.

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Date created

01-03-2023

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https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/mountains-new-zealand

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