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Id:
ZLV/EGM-001
Class
Volcano
Description
Dating between 1.7 and 1.74 million years of age, the islands are believed to be the remains of a ring fracture or feeders to eroded volcanic vents. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Loaf_Islands
Radius of Activation Zone
Within 1.5km, or within sight
Public access to AZ
Via park(s): Sugar Loaf Islands Sanctuary; Tapuae Marine Reserve; West Coast North Island Marine Mammal Sanctuary; Sugar Loaf Island Conservation Park; Sugar Loaf Islands Wildlife Refuge
Field Name
Egmont Volcanic Centre
Height
0
Date Range
1.7M years ago to 1.74M years ago
Eon
Phanerozoic
Era
Cenozoic
Period
Quaternary
Epoch
Pleistocene
Lies within
Region
Iwi
In or near Te Āti Awa country
Location
NZTM2000: 1687437, 5677305 (alt: 0m)
Maidenhead
RF70aw
Active?
Yes
Valid for NZART awards?
No
Valid From
1900-01-01

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[ZLI/TN-005] Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands

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