Rotorua Caldera
Rotorua Caldera is a volcano in New Zealand, 757 m high. It last erupted in < 25,000 years ago.
- Elevation
- 757 m
- Type
- Caldera
- Last eruption
- < 25,000 years ago
The Rotorua Caldera is a large rhyolitic caldera that is filled by Lake Rotorua. It was formed by an eruption 240,000 years ago that produced extensive pyroclastic deposits. Smaller eruptions have occurred in the caldera since, the most recent less than 25,000 years ago. It is one of several large volcanoes in the Taupō Volcanic Zone on the North Island of New Zealand.
Details
- Type
- Caldera
- Width
- 22 km
- Region
- Bay of Plenty
- Country
- New Zealand
- Location
- North Island
- Elevation M
- 757
- Last Eruption
- < 25,000 years ago
- Volcanic Zone
- Taupō Volcanic Zone
Questions about Rotorua Caldera
Where is Rotorua Caldera?
Rotorua Caldera is in New Zealand.
How high is Rotorua Caldera?
Rotorua Caldera is 757 m high.
When did Rotorua Caldera last erupt?
Rotorua Caldera last erupted in < 25,000 years ago.