Earth:Wiri Lava Cave
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Short description: Cave in New Zealand
| Wiri Lava Cave | |
|---|---|
| Location | Matukutūruru, Wiri, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] 37°00′23″S 174°51′33″E / 37.006378°S 174.8591°E |
| Depth | 4m |
| Length | 290m |
| Geology | Lava tube, Scoria, Basalt |
| Entrances | 2 |
| Access | By permit only |
| Features | Smooth, gas-flazed rock surfaces, lava stalactites, circular tube gas vents, "festoon" ridging on the floors, vertical shafts formed by hot gas, and contraction gaps at the base of walls |
Wiri lava cave is Auckland's longest known lava cave at around 290 metres.[4][5] It is part of Matukutūruru (Wiri Mountain) volcano in the Auckland volcanic field. Because it features rare lava stalactites, the cave has garnered international renown, and access is restricted, with entry requiring a permit.
The cave is up to 7.6 by 3.6 m (25 by 12 ft), down to 1.1 by 0.2 m (3 ft 7.3 in by 7.9 in), and is located about 4 m (13 ft) below Wiri Station Rd.[6]
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The entrance is secured by a locked trapdoor. -
Looking down into the entrance.
See also
- List of caves in New Zealand
References
- ↑ "Report on the protection of the Wiri lava cave". 1990-03-01. http://www.pce.parliament.nz/media/1611/report-on-the-protection-of-the-wiri-lava-cave-march-1990.pdf.
- ↑ "Appendix 5: Area Necessary to Ensure Physical Protection - Wiri Lave Cave". Former Auckland Council District Plan - Operative Manukau Section 2002 appendices to maps. 2002. http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/districtplanmanukau/maps/appendix%205.pdf.
- ↑ Elaine R. Smid (2014). "A Photographic Journey Through Wiri Lava Cave, Auckland". https://cityofvolcanoes.wordpress.com/2014/12/01/a-photographic-journey-through-wiri-lava-cave-auckland/.
- ↑ "Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority Agenda Hui". 16 October 2017. https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/kaupapa-maori/comanagement-authorities-boards/tupuna-maunga-tamaki-makaurau-authority/docstupunamaungaagendasandminutes/tupuna-maunga-hui-30-agenda.pdf.
- ↑ "Auckland Council". http://www.arc.govt.nz/albany/fms/main/Documents/Plans/Regional%20Policy%20and%20Plans/ARPS/ARPS%20Appendix%20B3%20-%20Significant%20Natural%20Heritage%20Areas%20and%20Values.pdf.
- ↑ "Report on the protection of the Wiri lava cave". http://www.pce.parliament.nz/media/1611/report-on-the-protection-of-the-wiri-lava-cave-march-1990.pdf.
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