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During the night of 9th June 1886, after a series of constant quakes since midnight, a violent eruption occurred near the township of Rotorua. The top of nearby Mount Wahanga was completely blown off, producing a dense black cloud extending from Taheke to Paeroa, and which became a mass of thunder and lightening to continue incessantly the night long. Shortly after, nearby Mount Tarawera and its twin cone Ruawahia exploded into action, belching fire.
Lava and rocks were spewed to a height of around 10.000 feet. The rift caused by the eruption extended for an area approximately 12 miles in length. Hot rocks and mud from nearby Lake Rotomahana rained over an area of 6.000 square miles.
The famous Pink and White Terraces, listed as being among the wonders of the world, were destroyed. Before this disaster, the glistening water of the Terraces in the sunlight gave the breathtaking sight of a crystal sparkling staircase.
The explosions, lasting practically the whole night long, were heard and as far away as Auckland, Napier, Wellington and even Bleinhem, in the South Island. In some towns it was at first thought that a naval vessel had gone aground and was signaling for help. The nearby town of Wairoa, in the vicinity of the eruption, was covered ten feet thick with ashes, clay mud and stone. The only hint of disaster which the Wairoa residents had experienced in advance was a tidal wave which happened on Lake Tarawera two weeks beforehand, two feet high.
However, the local Māori had predicted the eruption. Flax had not flowered the season before, and the Māori predicted a dry summer accompanied by a large earthquake for the current year.
The Māori village of Te Wairoa, its Pa and whares were completely buried in the fallout of mud ash and rocks. Today Te Wairoa is known as The Buried Village.
153 Māori and Europeans perished in the Mount Tarawera eruption, that fateful night of 1886.
What else can I help you with?
When mount tarawera exploded we called it an ...?
you call it an erruption
What Caused The Tarawera Disaster?
The 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera killed over 100 people in northern New Zealand.
Is mt tarawera dormant?
Mt Tarawera is classified as dormant, meaning it is not currently erupting but has the potential to become active again in the future. It last erupted in 1886. Scientists continue to monitor the volcano for any signs of increased activity.
How many people died in the Mt tarawera eruption?
The eruption of Mount Tarawera in New Zealand in 1886 resulted in the deaths of an estimated 120 people. The eruption also caused significant destruction to the surrounding area, including the famous Pink and White Terraces.
What is the plate that created mt tarawera volcano?
Hey from memory i think it was the Pacific and the Indo-Australian plate =)
Why did mt tarawera explode?
Mt Tarawera exploded because of the earths core
When mount tarawera exploded we called it an ...?
you call it an erruption
When mount tarawera exploded we call it?
you call it an erruption
How many people died mt tarawera volcanoe?
It is estimated that 153 people died in the Mt. Tarawera eruption.
How high was the ash cloud from mt tarawera?
1cm
What Caused The Tarawera Disaster?
The 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera killed over 100 people in northern New Zealand.
What year did mt tarawera erupted in?
it happened at my year was it on my year
What year was the Eruption of Mt Tarawera?
It was in 1886 so yea
How many times has mt tarawera erupted?
77 times
What did mt tarawera destroy?
the pink and white terraces and people
What volcano destroyed the pink and white terraces?
Mt Tarawera
How long did the mt tarawera eruption go for?
for ten mins
