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Ruapehu ash falls, 1995–96 (2nd of 2)

Ruapehu ash falls, 1995–96

These maps show the extent and thickness of the three largest ash falls from the Ruapehu eruptions in 1995–96. Thickness is measured in millimetres.

Source: GNS Science

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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/6/4/2