Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air

The following aerial photos were all taken during a regular scenic flight over Tongariro National Park on 14. January 2005.

Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Ngauruhoe and the glacial valley descending towards the Mangatepopo read end from the NW.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Lower of two prominent faults on the west flank of Tongariro volcano. Ngaurugoe on the left, Ruapehu in the distance.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Lower (right) and upper (left) fault on the west flank of Tongariro volcano, which comes into view on the left.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Climbing above the altitude of Tongariro's lava-filled summit crater; Ketetahi thermal area (white patch) left foreground.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
View from Tongariro volcano towards Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Tongariro crater (below left), Blue Lake (big) and Emerald Lakes (small).
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Emerald Lakes and Red Crater (center) from the West.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
View from Ngauruhoe towards Red Crater (dark hole below Blue Lake) and Tongariro.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Ngauruhoe from the North, Tama Lakes and Ruapehu behind.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Concentric summit craters of Ngauruhoe.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Steep view into Ngauruhoe's summit crater with snow patch inside.
Tongariro and Ngauruhoe volcanoes from the air
Enlarged section from left image. Crevasse in the snow patch indicates movement.
Copyright J. Alean