Volcano activity at Tongariro and Ruapehu may not be linked

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Stuff.co.NZ - 11/19/12, Michelle Cooke

Mount Ruapehu

Scientists do not believe that volcanic activity at Tongariro and Ruapehu this year are related but are not excluding the idea.

GNS Science announced on Friday that pressure was building up inside Ruapehu's Crater Lake and there was an increased likelihood of an eruption. Tongariro, which is located near Ruapehu, erupted in August, the first time in more than 100 years.

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