Id:
ZLV/TON-004
Name
Class
Volcano
Description
"Pihanga is a 1,326 metres andesitic volcanic peak in the North Island Volcanic Plateau. Eruptions from Pihanga last occurred more than 20,000 years ago. Redating suggests first formation greater than 180,000 years ago."
Radius of Activation Zone
Within 3.0km
Public access to AZ
Via DOC track(s):
Lake Rotopounamu Tk
Via park(s):
Tongariro National Park
Field Name
Tongariro Volcanic Centre
Height
1312
Date Range
20.0k years ago to 180.0k years ago
Eon
Phanerozoic
Era
Cenozoic
Period
Quaternary
Epoch
Pleistocene
Lies within
Region
District
Geology
Location
NZTM2000: 1839584, 5675013 (alt: 1312m)
Maidenhead
RF70vx
Active?
Yes
Valid for NZART awards?
No
Valid From
1900-01-01
First activation
Links:
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Summits
| [ZL1/WK-016] Pihanga |
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