NZ is unique. Volcanism formed the North Island. Mountain Building formed the south. Scientists believe NZ was the only country to survive the extinction event that killed the dinosaurs. 2 of the 3 most cataclysmic volcanic eruptions in the last 600,000 years occurred in NZ. We have one of the worlds few super volcanoes in Lake Taupo, a 630 sq kilometre Volcanic crater.
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New Zealand is a beautiful country. And I thought the U.S. Was spectacular. Wish I knew the geological history of New Zealand!
NZ is unique. Volcanism formed the North Island. Mountain Building formed the south. Scientists believe NZ was the only country to survive the extinction event that killed the dinosaurs. 2 of the 3 most cataclysmic volcanic eruptions in the last 600,000 years occurred in NZ. We have one of the worlds few super volcanoes in Lake Taupo, a 630 sq kilometre Volcanic crater.