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Okataina

Current status of the Okataina Volcanic Centre.

 

Last 2 months' earthquakes

'Map showing last 2 months' earthquakes'
Okataina Drum.

Seismic Activity:

The Okataina Volcanic Centre extends from Lake Rotoma in the north to Waiotapu in the south. It includes the large, young volcanoes of Tarawera and Haroharo, with others at Okareka and Rotoma. More than 35 vents have been active at Okataina during the last 21,000 years, erupting over 80 km3 of magma.