Puhipuhi-Whangarei
Volcanic field · 397m · New Zealand
About Puhipuhi-Whangarei
Puhipuhi-Whangarei is a volcanic field rising to 397 meters (1,303 feet) in New Zealand's Tonga-Kermadec Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Puhipuhi-Whangarei is located in New Zealand, within the Western North Island Volcanic Province of the broader Tonga-Kermadec Volcanic Regions. Situated at 35.75° S, 174.27° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. At just 397 meters above sea level, Puhipuhi-Whangarei is a relatively low-elevation volcanic feature. Despite its modest height, it remains an active geological formation with the same underlying magmatic processes as its taller counterparts. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Puhipuhi-Whangarei volcanic fields include Quaternary basaltic scoria cones and lava flows. These fields are south of Kaikohe-Bay of Islands volcanic field in the central part of the Northland Peninsula, within the Northland Intraplate Province. In addition to the younger dominantly basaltic rocks, Miocene dacitic lava domes and rhyolitic breccias are also present at Whangarei. Quaternary volcanics form a group of large cones SE of Whangarei, a NE-aligned group of scoria cones north of the city, and a group of lava flows east of the city along a major fault. Though basalts were mapped by Kear and Thompson (1964) as Holocene, later work by Smith et al. (1993) provided a range of Pleistocene K-Ar dates, including about 1 Ma for the Mirowhakitiki lavas, 260 +/- 120 ka for flows near Whangarei, and 310 +/- 150 ka for the Hurupaki cone.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Puhipuhi-Whangarei.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puhipuhi-Whangarei
Is Puhipuhi-Whangarei an active volcano?+
Puhipuhi-Whangarei is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Puhipuhi-Whangarei?+
Puhipuhi-Whangarei has a summit elevation of 397 meters (1,303 feet) above sea level. At 397 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Puhipuhi-Whangarei?+
Puhipuhi-Whangarei is classified as a Volcanic field. Volcanic fields consist of clusters of small volcanic vents and cinder cones spread across a region. Rather than a single central vent, eruptions can occur at many points across the field.
Where is Puhipuhi-Whangarei located?+
Puhipuhi-Whangarei is located in New Zealand, in the Tonga-Kermadec Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Western North Island Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are -35.750° latitude, 174.270° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Puhipuhi-Whangarei?+
Puhipuhi-Whangarei can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. New Zealand may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
