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When was the largest volcanic eruption in New Zealand history?
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There have been a couple of VEI 8 (Volcanic Explosive Index) volcanic events in NZ in history.
Taupo, about 26 500 years ago erupted about 1000 cubic km of ash and debris.
Whakamaru, in the same Taupo Volcanic field, erupted about 345 000 years ago and produced between 1200 and 2000 cubic km of material.
In more recent times, cAD176, there was a large eruption from Taupo, and the resulting red skies are recorded in Roman and Chinese writings. About 30km3 was erupted, mainly ash.
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