First Tongariro eruption in over 100 years [1]

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August 7, 2012

Scientists have declared a ''watch this space scenario'' for Mt Tongariro. The volcano rumbled into life at 11.50 last night, sending ash and rock a kilometre into the air, prompting a potential threat warning for central North Island regions.

The "small scale" eruption was a total surprise, with the volcano last erupting in 1897, GNS Science said.

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