This picture shows the volcanoes in Tongariro National Park. On the right, the cone shaped volcano is Mt Ngauruhoe, and the bigger one on the right is Mount Ruapehu.
I have been saying since I got to NZ that I wish I had seen Mount Ruapehu erupt. It erupted in style in 1995 and was still steaming in 1996. Since then nothing, but Bryce and others mention how cool it looked back in the day. I say this all with the hope that if another one occurred I would hope it wasn't massive and devastating. I just think seeing evidence at how the earth is alive would be cool. We attempted to see lava in Hawaii, but poor planning (like not a lot of water or sandals with no socks on glass-like rock) and hot hot weather just didn't make it happen.
So anyway, last night Ruapehu came through for me, even if it was just a little burst. It erupted with some steam and ash that was sent straight up. Some debris actually landed on a tramper who got trapped and was in a serious condition. He seems to be the only one that got hurt from anything though. There were two lahars (massive mudslides mixed with rock) down the mountain but nothing that got in anyone's way. A little bit of excitement. At least I can say that I have been here while Ruapehu erupted!
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