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Ruapehu Crater Lake after the 1953 lahar (2nd of 2)

Ruapehu Crater Lake after the 1953 lahar

A few days after the volcanic debris around Crater Lake collapsed, releasing a torrent of water and rubble, the level of the lake dropped, exposing a mudflat on the far side. The chasm in the foreground has been gouged out, washing away all the snow and exposing bare rock.

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Eileen McSaveney, Carol Stewart and Graham Leonard. 'Historic volcanic activity', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-volcanic-activity/5/6/2