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Tuhua/Mayor Island: eruption history
Elevation355 m
TypeShield
Confirmed eruptions2#11 of 23 in country
Latest eruption5055 BCE
Largest VEI5
Location-37.28, 176.25
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5055 BCE | 5 | – | South end of caldera, Taratimi Bay |
| 6050 BCE | – | – | SE caldera rim |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Whakaari/White Island | 86 km | 39 |
| Okataina | 100 km | 31 |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | 135 km | 2 |
| Clark | 169 km | 0 |
| Taupo | 170 km | 25 |
| Tangaroa | 191 km | 0 |
| Rumble IV | 205 km | 0 |
| Rumble V | 215 km | 0 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.