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Mount Ruapehu is the largest active volcano in New Zealand. It is 9,175 feet in height and is the highest mountain in the North Island.
It is a composite volcano.
Ruapehu, Whakaari, Ngauruhoe.
mt ruapehu, in nz
I don't think it is. White Island is far more of an active volcano than Mt Ruapehu.
Mt Ruapehu is not dormant but is an 'active' volcano. It last showed 'signs of unrest' in July 2008 (as of April 2009).
The Ruapehu volcano, and indeed all of the Taupo Volcanic Zone arises as a result of subduction of the Pacific plate under the Australian plate. Thus the volcanic activity occurs on the edge of the Australian Plate.gns.org.nz has on their website, an excellent depiction of deep earthquakes in New Zealand.
Ruapehu has been active most recently. Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand, is apparently the most dangerous volcano in the world.
Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand's largest active volcano (or stratovolcano). It began erupting 250,000 years ago. Ruapehu has had minor eruptions at least sixty times since 1945. It's major eruptions occur around fifty years apart.
Mt. Dom is 14,911 ft tall. It is the same height as Mt Ruapehu
New Zealand has two active volcanoes which are Mount Ruapehu and White Island. Mount Ruapehu is located in the North Island and is known for its skiing and snowboarding activities. White Island, on the other hand, is an island volcano located in the Bay of Plenty, and is known for its unique marine and volcanic environment.
Mt. Ruapehu is a composite cone type volcano dated at 250000 years old.