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	Mt Tarawera - Volcanology
		Tarawera is the southern-most peak, sloping steeply towards Lake Rotomahana and may be translated as "burnt peak".
		Tarawera is made up of 11 rhyolite domes and pyroclastics from eruptions from within the southern part of the Haroharo Caldera formed by volcanic episodes more than 20,000 years ago.
		Due to the altitude, all flora close to the summit is slow growing and fragile.
	www.mttarawera.co.nz /pages/volcanology.htm (241 words)

	Okataina Volcanic Center, New Zealand
		The Okataina volcanic center is defined by the Haroharo caldera and the Haroharo and Tarawera rhyolite dome complexes.
		The Haroharo and Tarawera rhyolite dome complexes have volumes of 34 and 13 cubic km, respectively.
		Tarawera is made of 11 rhyolite domes and pyroclastics.
	volcano.und.nodak.edu /vwdocs/volc_images/img_tarawera.html (601 words)

	Tarawera Archifacts Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The very violent eruption of Tarawera, during the early hours of 1886 June 10th, was one of the most notable events of the 19th century in New Zealand.
		In 1886, the people of Te Wairoa and the smaller villages around Lake Tarawera, of Ohinemutu village and its newly-founded suburb of Rotorua, were engrossed in their everyday affairs, with much concern over an epidemic in which many of the inhabitants of Te Wairoa died.
		On 1886 May 31st a party of tourists embarking on Lake Tarawera for the Terraces, with the guide Sophia, were startled by rapid surges in the water of the lake, and another tourist heard an explosive booming sound.
	www.tarawera.com /archifacts_review.html (1709 words)

	Disasters - Other timelines - Timelines of Liberty - www.PoetPatriot.com
		Mount Hood east of Portland in Oregon is a dormant volcano and the forth highest peak in the Cascade Range.
		Mount Erebus is active and situated on the easter coast of Ross Island on Antartica.
		Mount Tarawera, a volcano near Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand Erupts on June 10th killing at least 153 people.
	www.poetpatriot.com /tmlndisvolcanos.htm (2366 words)

	Rotorua, New Zealand - the Official Website
		Mount Tarawera is the subject of much history.
		Mount Tarawera, and the lake that surrounds are places of mystery that trace back to the coming of the Arawa canoe.
		"Lake Tarawera was a copper mirror, reflecting the mount from base to summit in a lurid glare.
	www.rotoruanz.com /information/maori_culture/legends/mount_tarawera.htm (646 words)

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		The Mount Tarawera eruption was New Zealand’s most violent and destructive volcanic eruption in recent history.
		Mount Tarawera is 30 kilometres from Rotorua amidst the North Island’s volcanic–; thermal region.
		However much more troubling to the Maoris living near Mount Tarawera, were the events that occurred on 31st May, 1886.
	users.qldnet.com.au /~bwalters/tarawera.htm (407 words)

	Volcanoes: Mt Tarawera - New Zealand Disasters - Kids - Christchurch City Libraries
		One of the most popular tourist attractions in New Zealand was the Pink and White Terraces, which lay at the foot of Mount Tarawera, in the heart of the volcanic plateau of the North Island.
		From there they were carried by boats across Lake Tarawera to Te Ariki village, and after walking to Lake Rotomahana, they were paddled in canoes to the foot of the terraces.
		Eyewitnesses later reported that Mount Tarawera had split open, and that a huge column of fire could be seen shooting up into the air and forming a fl cloud of smoke and ash.
	library.christchurch.org.nz /kids/nzdisasters/MtTarawera.asp (1023 words)

	Tarawera Geography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Covering an area of 41 square kilometres, Lake Tarawera is the second largest of the Rotorua lakes.
		Surrounded on three sides by Scenic Reserve, the most dominant feature is Mount Tarawera - rising an imposing 2,664ft above the lake on its Eastern shoreline.
		Although not normally considered to be on the beaten track, the lake and surrounds lend themselves to a variety of waterbourne and landbased activities.
	www.steamboat.co.nz /tarawera.htm (76 words)

	Aftermath - Tarawera
		The eruption caused a series of explosions along the length of the fissure on which Mount Tarawera is situated.
		The largest volcanic eruption to have occurred in New Zealand since European settlement is the 1886 Tarawera Rift eruption.
		Scientists maintain extensive networks of monitoring equipment throughout the Valley, on Mount Tarawera, and the whole of the Ruapehu to White Island volcanic region.
	www.anheizen.com /aftermath/?content=waim.php (1663 words)

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		Mount Tarawera is located in the Taupo Volcanic Zone on the North Island of New Zealand.
		Volcanic activity in the past 20,000 years has built massive rhyolite domes that were exposed in the most recent eruption on June 10, 1886, Tarawera's first and only basaltic eruption.
		During this eruption, a 17-km-long rift tore open the mountain to expose the rhyolite domes, thus forming a "window" into the mountain's geologic history.
	www.denison.edu /geology/geojournal/mcpherson02.html (115 words)

	Active New Zealand - Mount Tarawera - Hiking, Biking and Kayaking in New Zealand
		Mount Tarawera, situated within the Rotorua district, in the North Island of New Zealand is a dorment volcano.
		Visitors to the Tarawera region can appreciate the majestic presence of this sacred landmark from many vantage points around Lake Tarawera.
		Mt Tarawera stands 1110 m (3360 ft) above sea level, overlooking the lakes of the region.
	www.nzactive.com /mount_tarawera.php (375 words)

	Rotorua New Zealand Virtual Tour - Mount Tarawera Eruption
		The date of the Tarawera eruption and the related circumstances are quite clear.
		The amount of material erupted, and the mode of eruption were quite spectacular, making Tarawera on of the most important events for volcanology in the twentieth century.
		"Tarawera: The Volcanic Eruption of 10 June 1886", R.F. Keam, Auckland, 1988.
	www.nz.com /new-zealand/tourism/rotorua/eruption.aspx (387 words)

	Maori Investments - About Us
		Tarawera Forests Limited is the owner of approximately 31,000 hectares of pine forest adjoining Kawerau and a substantial part of Maori Investments Limited income arises from dividends paid by that Company.
		Maori Investments Limited has two directors on the board of Tarawera Forests Limited and a committee of three who are consulted by the Board on all matters relevant to the Mana of Mount Putauaki (which is part of the land owned by Tarawera Forests Ltd).
		The value of Tarawera Forests Ltd is 60% of the gross assets of Maori Investments Ltd with the remaining assets arising from retained earnings and unclaimed dividends.
	www.maoriinvestments.co.nz /about.php (469 words)

	Lake Tarawera Lodge, A 4 star Qualmark luxury lodge beside Lake Tarawera, Rotorua New Zealand, NZ, offering Self ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		A must-do is a guided tour through the Buried Village and a coffee on the lake edge at The Landing Café, and take the water taxi to the Outlet to walk to the Tarawera Falls and return via Hot Water Beach for a bathe in the naturally heated springs.
		Crystal clear Lake Tarawera fringed by native forest is the perfect setting for a cruise with friends, family or colleages.
		Take a helicopter flight to view Mount Tarawera up close, cascading Tarawera Falls and/or fly further afield to land on White Island, an active volcanic island.
	www.laketarawera.co.nz /activities.htm (506 words)

	Mount Tarawera Volcano Tours Rotorua Helicopter 4 Wheel Drive Tours RotoruaNew Zealand
		Mt Tarawera is the sacred Mountain of the Ngati Rangitihi tribe.
		Maori use significant landmarks to identify their tribal regions, and residents of specific areas today, are descendents of the early Maori explorers.
		TARAWERA is also considered sacred because of the devastation which occurred on 10 June 1886, killing 153 people.
	www.nzonline.org.nz /mttaraweravolcano.htm (296 words)

	Volcanism - New Zealand in History
		The top of nearby Mount Wahanga was completely blown off, producing a dense fl cloud extending from Taheke to Paeroa, and which became a mass of thunder and lightening to continue incessantly the night long.
		Mount Ruapehu is a cone volcano, situated at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone - the most frequent active area.
		Mount Taranaki (also known as Mount Egmont - cone volcano) and Rangitoto are classed as dormant, although still considered eventual risk hazards.
	history-nz.org /plateau.html (943 words)

	Tarawera Landing Cafe & Launch Cruises Lake Tarawera Rotorua Lake Cruises New Zealand
		Fully licensed and nestled on the shores of the majestic Lake Tarawera and with Mount Tarawera creating the backdrop - long before you make it to the menu the vista alone will take your breath away.
		The cafe is heavily themed around Tarawera's famous Pink and White Terrace stories, the 1886 Tarawera eruption and Trout memorabilia.
		The classic M.V. Reremoana departs Tarawera Landing and retraces the route of the Maori canoes taking passengers to view the former site of the Pink and White Terraces, prior to the Eruption of Mt. Tarawera on June 10th 1886.
	www.nzonline.org.nz /taraweralanding.htm (464 words)

	Lake Tarawera holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
		Beautiful quiet location on Lake Tarawera with views from the large deck of the whole lake, Mount Tarawera and the white cliffs with own jetty for boat.
		A modern self contained and fully furnished cottage set on 10 acres of native bush and pasture with horses, sheep, chickens etc.Over looks Lake and Mount Tarawera and is very private and sunny.
		Lake Tarawera is the most beautiful, cleanest and clearest of the Rotorua Lakes, only 20mins from the centre of town and 10mins from the Blue Lake, Redwood Forest and Buried Village attractions.
	www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Lake_Tarawera.asp (1318 words)

	Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua, New Zealand - A Member of Small Luxury Lodges of New Zealand
		Solitaire Lodge is situated on a private, secluded peninsular on the shores of the beautiful Lake Tarawera, Rotorua (click here for direction and location map).
		The Lodge is designed to take advantage of the natural views of the calm still waters of the Lagoon and the contrasting panorama over the lake to Mount Tarawera.
		The Rotorua district is world famous for its trout fishing and the waters of Lake Tarawera have the reputation of being the home to some of the World's best trophy sized Rainbow Trout.
	www.uniquelodges.co.nz /solitairelodge (841 words)

	Rotorua Museum, New Zealand - Things to See & Do - The Tarawera Legacy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera takes on a stark reality also, leaving the audience under no illusion as to the impact of the cataclysmic explosion, the mass destruction it caused and the huge significance the event had for both Rotorua and New Zealand history.
		Offers a first hand sight into the devastation, chaos and mayhem that transpired on the night of June 10, 1886, when Mount Tarawera erupted and spilled forth its fury entombing hundreds of the local people, and obliterating the pink and white terraces, once considered to be the eighth wonder of the world.
		You are able to walk through the remains of the buried village which still lies partially buried in the volcanic mud and ash.
	www.rotoruanz.com /rotorua_museum/package_tours2.htm (822 words)

	"...a great earthquake..."
		On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south.
		It will be remembered that the outburst of volcanic energy began by the explosion of Mount Tarawera, a mountain which had no crater upon it, and showed no signs of recent activity.
		When Moshiach comes, G-d will take them through tunnels (symbolizing the process of refinement) and will lead them to the Mount of Olives (a mountain which was (originally) dedicated to the growing of fruit a symbol of utilization of potential energy.
	philologos.org /bpr/files/e006.htm (1260 words)

	Helipro - Helicopter Charter Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The volcano is surrounded by a series of small lakes, many of which were created or drastically altered in the 1886 eruption.
		The Tarawera River runs northeastwards across the northern flank of the mountain from
		Just after midnight on the morning of June 10, 1886 a series of small earthquakes were felt in the Rotorua area.
	www.helipro.co.nz /scenic.php?id=86 (363 words)

	Scenic Highlights : Discount Rotorua Hotels, New Zealand
		Mount Tarawera - a sacred volcano, a landmark and a playground: Mount Tarawera plays an important role in the history of New Zealand and the Rotorua region.
		The Tarawera region was the centre of tourism in New Zealand in the 1800s.
		Its view of the famous Pink and White Silica Terraces which were known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" attracted many tourists from all over the world.
	www.rotoruahotelpro.com /highlights.htm (516 words)

	Solitaire Lodge - Luxury resorts Rotorua New Zealand resorts -
		What you see is a primeval garden, created by a volcanic cataclysm centred on Mount Tarawera whose majesty dominates the scene.
		That is the kind of inspired thinking that makes the service a legend in its own right and Solitaire the stuff of dreams.
		Tarawera Premier Suite, 180 degree views of the lake, mountain and lagoon.
	www.circumvista.com /solitaire_lodge.html (447 words)

	Where's Johnny Jet: From Rotorua to Melbourne \| Frommers.com
		We flew over spectacular volcanic crater lakes before landing on 3,680-foot high Mount Tarawera, a dormant volcano that last erupted in 1886.
		Once on the ground, we walked to the Mount Tarawera lookout.
		Instead of going back to the lodge we flew to Lake Tarawera, passing breathtaking waterfalls along the way before landing on a beach next to a 50-foot yacht.
	www.frommers.com /articles/3597.html (1718 words)

	Rotorua New Zealand Travel & Tourism Information
		Mount Tarawera - a Sacred Volcano, a Landmark, a Playground
		Mount Tarawera plays an important role in the history of New Zealand and the Rotorua region.
		People travelled from all over the world to view the famous Pink and White Silica Terraces, which were quickly becoming known as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/regions/rotorua.html (1203 words)

	ZIA1.HTML
		Their assumptions turned deadly in June of 1886, when Mount Tarawera erupted, spewing basalt magma and splitting the mountain apart.
		Ngatoro, a Maori sage, decided to rescue his people from Tamahoi, and marched to the top of Mount Tarawera to do so.
		Chief Ngatoro and his servant were exploring the North Island and climbed to the peaks of Mount Tongariro.
	www.coloradocollege.edu /dept/GY/Faculty/WPhillips/zia_hrdy.html (893 words)

	Lake Tarawera Lodge, A 4 star Qualmark luxury lodge beside Lake Tarawera, Rotorua New Zealand, NZ, offering Self ...
		Lake Tarawera Lodge, A 4 star Qualmark luxury lodge beside Lake Tarawera, Rotorua New Zealand, NZ, offering Self Contained & Serviced, B&B, Resort style Country Retreat, exclusive Wedding and Conference Venue.
		There are plenty of activities for the adventurous close by including fly-fishing, water sports, hiking and biking plus many more attractions in Rotorua.
		With a resident NZPFGA fishing guide, and a choice of deluxe accommodation, Lake Tarawera Lodge is the perfect choice for a Rotorua adventure.
	www.laketarawera.co.nz (157 words)

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