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Ruapehu crater, 1945

Ruapehu crater, 1945

As lava rose in the Ruapehu crater during 1945, visitors were able to obtain a spectacular view of the eruption from the crater rim. At most times the eruption was not explosive, but being so close to an erupting volcano is always hazardous.

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Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: Weekly Review 211. National Film Unit, 1945

Permission of Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga must be obtained before any re-use of this material.




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