The second-largest known volcanic event to occur in the last 100,000 years, the Oruanui eruption spewed 9 times the volume of water in Lake Taupo today, covering nearby regions in several feet of ash.

Taupō’s eruptions have dramatically reshaped New ... and we feel comfortable saying that Lake Taupo is one of our very favourite (if not our very favorite) lakes in the world. “ ...

Stretching 623sq km wide and 160m deep with several magma chambers submerged at its base, Lake Taupo isn't only Australasia’s largest lake; it's also an incredibly active geothermal hotspot.