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Runaruna Mud Volcano

Coordinates: 35°20′21″S 173°50′28″E / 35.339284°S 173.84109°E / -35.339284; 173.84109
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Runaruna Mud Volcano
Runaruna Mud Volcano is located in Northland Region
Runaruna Mud Volcano
Runaruna Mud Volcano
Coordinates: 35°18′35.2″S 173°20′42.2″E / 35.309778°S 173.345056°E / -35.309778; 173.345056
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
Runaruna Mud Volcano

Runaruna Mud Volcano as a distinct and true mud volcano landform is considered a national geological place of interest in New Zealand.[1] Several geological processes may cause the formation of mud volcanoes including elsewhere in New Zealand geothermal mud pools or mudpots. It is located just southwest of Broadwood on private property.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Runaruna Mud Volcano" (PDF). Department of Conservation.
  2. ^ "Runaruna Mud Volcano". K Road cottage. Retrieved 3 August 2020.

35°20′21″S 173°50′28″E / 35.339284°S 173.84109°E / -35.339284; 173.84109