Story: Historic volcanic activity

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.

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Eileen McSaveney, Carol Stewart and Graham Leonard, 'Historic volcanic activity - Ruapehu since 1945', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/6881/ruapehu-ash-falls-1995-96 (accessed 25 April 2024)

Story by Eileen McSaveney, Carol Stewart and Graham Leonard, published 12 Jun 2006