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Volcanic
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Native alpine flora
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The Ketetahi
geothermal area, Tongariro.
PhotoF B-P.
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magma cools slowly for hundreds or even thousands of years below
the surface. Escaping gases heat the adjacent rocks which, in turn,
heat ground water which generate steam. Hot water and steam rise
to the surface to form hot springs and fumaroles." Excerpt
from Anderson: Tongariro,
A Volcanic Environment |
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