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Volcanoes
Northland includes the Kaikohe-Bay of Islands, Puhipuhi and Whangarei volcanic centres.
Scoria cone in the Kaikohe-Bay of Islands centre.
Volcanism began in the Northland area around 2.3 million years ago, with its most recent eruption between 1,300 - 1,800 years ago. The landscape features remnants of lava flows and cones.
Most Recent Eruption
- When
- around 1,300 - 1,800 years ago
- Where
- Te Puke, north-west of Paihia
- Effects
- Explosive activity with lava flows from four well-preserved scoria cones.