When was the last time Mount Taranaki erupted?

1854

Mount Taranaki
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	1854
Climbing

What would happen if Mt Taranaki erupted?

Scientists find evidence Mt Taranaki eruption could turn region into the next Pompeii. An Auckland University report said the next eruption could potentially spew a cloud of poisonous white hot gases, ash and rock over more farmland and communities than had been estimated before.

Is Mt Egmont active?

The classic cone shape of Mt Taranaki (Mt Egmont) indicates that it is an active volcano. At 2,518 metres, it is the second-highest mountain in the North Island. Detailed studies by scientists from Massey University have worked out the history of volcanic eruptions at Mt Taranaki over the last 130,000 years.

Where to see Fanthams Peak in New Zealand?

Fantham’s Peak is a parasitic volcanic cone on the side of Mt Taranaki, and with Syme Hut located near the summit, it can be a magnificent place to spend the night. By Car To get to the Dawson Falls visitor centre from Stratford, turn on to Opunake Rd, then after about 15km, turn right into Manaia Road.

How old is the volcano on the Taranaki Peninsula?

Mount Taranaki, together with its parasitic cone of Fanthams Peak, dominates the topography of the Taranaki Peninsula. The ancestral Taranaki volcano has probably existed for at least 130,000 years, repeatedly forming and collapsing over its history. The lava around Dawson Falls has been dated as 18,000 years old.

Where does the Fanthams Peak and Panitahi track start?

Snow poles mark the route to Fanthams Peak/Panitahi (1,966 m) and Syme Hut. The track starts from the road end at Dawson Falls. In Stratford, turn off SH23 into Celia Street, which becomes Opunake Road.

How tall is the Mount Taranaki in New Zealand?

The 2518-metre (8260-foot) mountain has a secondary cone, Fanthams Peak ( Māori: Panitahi ), 1,966 metres (6,450 ft), on its south side. Because of its resemblance to Mount Fuji, Taranaki provided the backdrop for the 2003 film The Last Samurai. The mountain is called Taranaki in the Māori language.