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Tongariro National Park
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized Tongariro National Park of New Zealand as a World Heritage List of mixed categories in 1990.
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Environment
Tongariro volcanic ash spray 2km high
The volcano in New Zealand was used as a backstage for the Lord of the Rings movie today (November 21), which had a massive explosion, firing up a 2-kilometer column of…
Environment
Volcanic eruption in New Zealand
Tongariro, the name of one of the three volcanoes in the center of New Zealand's North Island, began operations just before midnight on August 6. Many loud explosions ra…
Environment
New Zealand: Tongariro volcano can be operated again
On July 20, New Zealand scientists officially warned of unrest and the risk of reactivation of Tongariro volcano in the center of the North Island after the volcano was…