Boggust Park Crater

Boggust Park Volcano is one of the older volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field, however has only been recently recognised as a volcano (back in 2011). A semi circular tuff rings (6-8m) surrounds the crater area. It is believed that the crater was at some stage breached by the sea and was an intertidal lagoon. Today, the volcano is home to a number of sports fields and playground at the center of the crater.

Location: Favona, Auckland
Coordinates:
-36.955528, 174.813472
Volcano Type: Basalt

Boggust Park Crater News

As of 2011, Boggust Park Crater is officially recognised as a volcano!

Boggust Park Crater Eruptive History

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