Rangitoto is not only the youngest volcano in Auckland (600 years), but also the largest. Rangitoto’s mass is roughly the equivalent of all the previous eruptions combined. The island is a widely visible landmark of Auckland and formed in two eruption phases. The first (wet) phase was ~626 years ago, the second (dry) erupted ~577 years ago. Fire fountaining and lava flows built most of the land and cones visible today. Lava caves can be found throughout the island.
Location: | Hauraki Gulf, Auckland |
Coordinates: |
-36.787695, 174.857957
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Volcano Type: | Shield |
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~626 years ago | Wet phase eruption |
~577 years ago |
Dry phase eruption
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