Growth of the Tongariro volcanic complex: New evidence from K-Ar age determinations

January 1, 1996

New K-Ar age determinations indicate that the exposed portion of the Tongariro volcanic complex has grown steadily since at least 275 ka, with intervals of vigorous cone growth at 210-200.130-70. and 25 ka to the present day.

Publication Year	1996
Title	Growth of the Tongariro volcanic complex: New evidence from K-Ar age determinations
DOI	10.1080/00288306.1996.9514701
Authors	B.J. Hobden, Bruce F. Houghton, M. A. Lanphere, I.A. Nairn
Publication Type	Article
Publication Subtype	Journal Article
Series Title	New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
Index ID	70018565
Record Source	USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization	Volcano Hazards Program

Growth of the Tongariro volcanic complex: New evidence from K-Ar age determinations

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Growth of the Tongariro volcanic complex: New evidence from K-Ar age determinations

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