Draining a lake to uncover world famous terraces . It is believed that the famous pink and white terraces of Rotorua , formerly one of the most beautiful scenic features of New Zealand were not destroyed by the Mount Tarawera eruption in 1886 , but that they were only submerged by Lake Toromahana , It is therefore proposed to drain the lake . A general view of the white terraces . 13 January 1922

Draining a lake to uncover world famous terraces . It is believed that the famous pink and white terraces of Rotorua , formerly one of the most beautiful scenic features of New Zealand were not destroyed by the Mount Tarawera eruption in 1886 , but that they were only submerged by Lake Toromahana , It is therefore proposed to drain the lake . A general view of the white terraces . 13 January 1922 Stock Photo
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Smith Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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6088 x 4426 px | 51.5 x 37.5 cm | 20.3 x 14.8 inches | 300dpi

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26 May 2020

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