Mount Tarawera in New Zealand has three main peaks: Ruawahia Peak, Wahanga Peak, and Tarawera Peak.
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The 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera killed over 100 people in northern New Zealand.
Mount Tarawera is situated on the Pacific Plate, which is an oceanic tectonic plate beneath the Pacific Ocean.
The eruption of Mount Tarawera in New Zealand in 1886 resulted in the deaths of an estimated 120 people. The eruption also caused significant destruction to the surrounding area, including the famous Pink and White Terraces.
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Mount Tarawera erupted on June 10, 1886, destroying the pink and white terraces and burying the village of Te Wairoa under ash and mud. This event is known as the Rotomahana eruption.