Ash Hill, New Zealand
Volcano in New Zealand
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Ash Hill is a volcano in Wiri, in the Auckland volcanic field, in New Zealand. A low tuff cone with an explosion crater about 150m wide, it is now covered by industrial development. It peaked at roughly 30 metres above sea level (approximately 8 metres higher than the surrounding land).
Elevation30 m (98 ft)(before subdivision)
Coordinates37.002754°S 174.867545°E
LocationWiri, North Island, New Zealand
| Ash Hill | |
|---|---|
Likely one of few clear remains of Ash Hill, as viewed from Ash Road. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft)(before subdivision) |
| Coordinates | 37.002754°S 174.867545°E |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Wiri, North Island, New Zealand |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 31,800 years[1] |
| Volcanic field | Auckland volcanic field |
Ash Hill was named after nearby Ash Road by Searle. Ash Road was named after ash trees, not volcanic ash. Radiocarbon dating gave Ash Hill the age of 31,800 +/- 159 calendar years BP, a similar age to nearby Wiri Mountain.[1]
A piece of Ash Hill, viewed from Oak Road.
A view across present day Ash Hill.
A view of part of Ash Hill before obscuring buildings were removed.
