Taupō blown away in Volcano Cup final by Indonesian entrantGNS The finals action in the Volcano Cup was too hot for Taupō. It may have been the biggest, but Taupō couldn't muster enough votes to take out the world Volcano Cup against the more recent fireworks of Indonesia's Krakatau. The Oruanui eruption at Taupō was one of the largest eruptions in the world - if not the largest - in the past 26,000 years or so. READ MORE: 'Volcano-geekery': Taupō into final of worldwide Volcano CupIn the end, the result was clear cut, with Krakatau getting 59 per cent of the 4223 votes cast in the final. *#VOLCANOCUP FINAL*We have Taupo volcano, New Zealand, & Krakatau volcano, Indonesia.

Source: Stuff March 03, 2018 02:03 UTC