• David Blackmore on the Tarawera Eruption

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David Blackmore on the Tarawera Eruption

June 10, 1886 is a date cemented in the history of New Zealand’s Central North Island. At 2am, Mount Tarawera erupted, causing the worst volcanic incident in New Zealand’s inhabited history.

June 10, 1886 is a date cemented in the history of New Zealand’s Central North Island. It is the date of the Mount Tarawera eruption, causing the worst volcanic incident in New Zealand’s inhabited history, and burying the Pink and White Terraces, regarded as the 8th Wonder of the World. 

David Blackmore, General Manager at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, talks to Radio New Zealand’s Jesse Mulligan about the Tarawera Eruption – this significant event in history that created Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and the ongoing scientific research at Waimangu to locate and rediscover the lost treasure – the Pink and White Terraces.

Hear the full Radio New Zealand interview here

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