Massive volcanic mountain landslip New Zealand

[Tamzin Kay]

A massive landslip has occurred at an area in the foothills of Mt Taranaki, a medium height mountain - 2518 metres or 8261 feet elevation, described as an active but quiescent stratovolcano, on the north island's west coast, co-ordinates 39.17.47S & 174.3.53 E

Taranaki is geologically young, having commenced activity approximately 135,000 years ago. The most recent volcanic activity was the production of a lava dome in the crater and its collapse down the side of the mountain in the 1850s or 1860s - wikipedia

Today Fri 26 NZT, locals noticed huge billowing clouds of dust, evidence of the amount of debris in motion, entering the nearby river.

Recent quake activity in 3 locations in a straight line diagonally, pointing to the mountain have occurred in the past week.

This event involving the mountain appears to indicate significant subterranean activity.

This map also shows a possible link to the Pike River coal mine explosion of the past week

[Carole Pilkington]

Yes you are correct Carrie.

[Carrie Stevenson]

Oh wow. I have been to this place a few times, it's very beautiful. I think it used to be called Mount Egmont but can't be sure as I haven't lived in New Zealand for years now. Very interesting about the line of quakes from the North Island to the South Island!

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