Orakei Korako geothermal field

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Orakei Korako geothermal field is a highly active geothermal area in New Zealand renowned for its colorful silica terraces, geysers, hot springs, and other hydrothermal features.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geothermal area
geothermal field
access boat access across the Waikato River
associatedWith Oruanui eruption deposits
Taupō volcano
climate temperate with high rainfall
country New Zealand
culturalSignificance important site for local Māori
geologicalSetting rhyolitic caldera margin
hasCave Ruatapu Cave
hasFeature boiling pools
fumaroles
geyser field
hot springs
hydrothermal caves
mud pools
silica terraces
silica terraces with vivid colours
sinters
hasGeyser Diamond Geyser
Orakei Korako Geyser
hasHazard boiling water
toxic gases
unstable ground
hasTemperature surface features up to near boiling point
hasTerrace Cascade Terrace
Emerald Terrace
Golden Fleece Terrace
heatSource rhyolitic magma bodies at depth
isPartOf New Zealand geothermal resources
knownFor active sinter deposition
colourful silica terraces
frequent small geyser eruptions
hydrothermal cave with hot pool
locatedIn Taupō Volcanic Zone
Waikato region
linked to: Waikato Region
locatedOn banks of the Waikato River
managedBy Orakei Korako tourist operation
nearestCity Rotorua
Taupō
linked to: Taupo
partOf Taupō Volcanic Zone geothermal system
protectionStatus partly protected as a scenic reserve
Ruatapu CaveDepth approximately 45 metres
Ruatapu CavePoolName Pool of Mirrors
Ruatapu CavePoolType acidic hot pool
tourismStatus major geothermal tourist attraction
traditionalOwners Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whaoa
usedFor geothermal research
tourism
vegetation surrounded by native bush and scrub

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Taupō geothermal area contains Orakei Korako geothermal field
Taupō Volcanic Zone contains Wai-O-Tapu geothermal area
linked to: Orakei Korako geothermal field
Ohakuri Power Station floodedFeature Orakei Korako geothermal area
linked to: Orakei Korako geothermal field
Orakei Korako geothermal field hasGeyser Orakei Korako Geyser
linked to: Orakei Korako geothermal field