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The last major eruption of the Taupo supervolcano was 1800 years ago. Click to read more. Taupo Volcano showed signs of rumbling following a volcanic earthquake on Sunday, March 6, prompting seismic authorities to put New Zealand on alert amid the unrest at the supervolcano.
The department shared pictures of the eruption and a map with a 10-kilometer "risk zone" surrounding the submerged volcano.
With 142 volcanoes, Indonesia has the largest population globally living in close range to a volcano, including 8.6 million within 10 kilometers
Chile's snow-capped Villarrica volcano has been shaken by earthquakes and is belching fire, placing authorities on alert for a possible eruption in a picturesque area beloved by tourists.
New Zealand raised the volcanic alert level for the supervolcano below Lake Taupo after signs of increased seismic activity.