South Auckland volcanic field
South Auckland volcanic field is a volcano in New Zealand, 379 m high. It last erupted in c. 550,000 years ago.
- Elevation
- 379 m
- Type
- Volcanic field
- Last eruption
- c. 550,000 years ago
The South Auckland volcanic field, also known as the Franklin Volcanic Field, is an area of extinct monogenetic volcanoes around Pukekohe, the Franklin area and north-western Waikato, south of the Auckland volcanic field. The field contains at least 82 volcanoes, which erupted between 550,000 and 1,600,000 years ago.
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- Location and extent of extinct South Auckland volcanic field
- Type
- Volcanic field
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- 8
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- Width
- 250
- Height
- 250
- Geology
- Basalt
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- Map of South Auckland volcanic field
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- Elevation M
- 379
- Last Eruption
- c. 550,000 years ago
Questions about South Auckland volcanic field
Where is South Auckland volcanic field?
South Auckland volcanic field is in New Zealand.
How high is South Auckland volcanic field?
South Auckland volcanic field is 379 m high.
When did South Auckland volcanic field last erupt?
South Auckland volcanic field last erupted in c. 550,000 years ago.