![Volcanic eruption of Ruapehu, New Zealand 1996.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/001/035/full/Ruapehu-Erupts-GEONET_Jun-96-lge.jpg?1674165358)
The highest mountain in the North Island (2,797 m) is a stratovolcano (a type of cone volcano). The volcano has three summits. Crater Lake is located in the current active crater close to the summit. Last erupted in 2007.
Acknowledgement: GeoNet
The highest mountain in the North Island (2,797 m) is a stratovolcano (a type of cone volcano). The volcano has three summits. Crater Lake is located in the current active crater close to the summit. Last erupted in 2007.
Acknowledgement: GeoNet