Oruanui eruption
world's most recent supereruption, of Taupo Volcano, New Zealand
The Oruanui eruption was a large volcanic eruption that happened 26,500 years ago at the Taupo Volcano in New Zealand. This eruption measured an 8 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. This is the Earth's most recent super-eruption.
| Oruanui eruption | |
|---|---|
 A large eruption column during the Oruanui eruption as it may have appeared from space | |
| Volcano | Taupo Volcano |
| Date | About 26,500 BC |
| Type | Ultra-Plinian |
| Location | North Island, New Zealand 38°48′S 175°54′E / 38.800°S 175.900°E |
| VEI | 8 |
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