Mount tarawera Eruption

A DigitalNZ Story by Antonio

In 1886, an eruption occurred at Mount Tarawera, near the city of Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island. A 17-km-long rift split Mt Tarawera and extended as far south as Waimangu. The eruption covered land with millions of tonnes of ash and debris.

How did the eruption occuer?

Image: Mount Tarawera Before the eruption

Mount Tarawera Before the eruption

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What impact did the eruption have on the enviroment around Mount Tarawera 

Image: Mount Tarawera Eruption

Mount Tarawera Eruption

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Image: Eruption of Mount Tarawera

Eruption of Mount Tarawera

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Did people know beforehand or have an idea that Mount Tarawera was dangerous?

Image: The rift in Mount Tarawera

The rift in Mount Tarawera

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