09/11/2008 | Ruapehu

Ruapehu is a maori word that means RUA - two PEHU - to explode. One of three main volcanos on the volcanic plateau in NZ.

According to Wikipedia Ruapehu is one of the world's most active volcanoes and the largest active volcano in New Zealand. It is the highest point in the North Island and includes three major peaks: Tahurangi (2,797 m), Te Heuheu (2,755 m) and Paretetaitonga (2,751 m). The deep, active crater is between the peaks and fills with a crater lake between major eruptions.

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