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Mt Ruapehu
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Mt Ruapehu in the central North Island remains an active volcano. On 17 June 1996, Mount Ruapehu erupted, sending ash into the sky.
Rights: Dougall Gordon
Published: 9 April 2010,Updated: 9 April 2010Size: 217.15 KBMt Ruapehu in the central North Island remains an active volcano. On 17 June 1996, Mount Ruapehu erupted, sending ash into the sky.