Hauhungatahi
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Hauhungatahi is an eroded andesitic volcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) north–west of Mount Ruapehu.[2]: 179 Although relatively little-known, at 1,521 metres (4,990 ft) Hauhungatahi is one of the highest volcanoes in New Zealand, exceeded in elevation by only Ruapehu, Taranaki/Egmont (including Fanthams Peak), and the Tongariro massif (including Ngauruhoe).
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Hauhungatahi | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft)[1] |
Prominence | approx 400 m (1,300 ft)[citation needed] |
Coordinates | 39°13′46″S 175°26′39″E |
Naming | |
Language of name | Māori |
Geography | |
Topo map | nz49931[1] |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Age Holocene[2] |
Mountain type | stratovolcano |
Volcanic arc/belt | Taupo Volcanic Zone |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Tramping from the west, starting near Erua |
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