Glossary term
Taupō Volcanic Zone
Definition
A region of active volcanism that stretches approximately from Tauranga to Taupō in the central North Island. Associated with plate tectonics – the Pacific plate is subducted under the Australian plate.
A region of active volcanism that stretches approximately from Tauranga to Taupō in the central North Island. Associated with plate tectonics – the Pacific plate is subducted under the Australian plate.