Tongariro quiet for over a century

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Tongariro quiet for over a century

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Mt Tongariro erupts in 1897

Mt Tongariro erupts in 1897

It's been more than a century since there's been an eruption from Mt Tongariro - the big eruptions in the 1990s were from nearby Mt Ruapehu.

Eruptions in the 1920s and 1970s were from nearby Mt Ngaruahoe, which although considered a separate volcano by most, is connected to Mt Tongariro and geologically part of the same system.

Watch the video for Emma Brannam's full report.

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10/08/2012 4:31:33 p.m.

Richard Morris wrote:

Hello, When I was in High School I asked my Science Teacher fi extenect(shut down) every come alive?? He was not sure... Mt St Helens blew its's top! therefore answering my question...

Hence, hang on to your top!!

Rich

7/08/2012 1:52:03 p.m.

simon emeny wrote:

As a concerned taranaki farmer im interesed in the likelyhood of Mt tongariro being bored to tears over there & puffing a sign to its oid mate Mt taranaki??