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Taupo nui a Tia, meaning 'Great Cloak of Tia' is from Maori mythology
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Who discovered Lake Taupo?
Tia is the name of the Maori explorer who discovered Lake Taupo and gave it its full name, Taupo Nui a Tia (The Great Cloak of Tia).
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What is the area of lake taupo?
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Is lake taupo an effusive volcano?
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