Evolution of the southern termination of the Taupo Rift, New Zealand

To understand the tectonic evolution of the southern termination of the Taupo Volcanic Zone (TVZ), New Zealand, we compare the late Quaternary structure and kinematics of the southern part of the Taupo Rift or Taupo Fault Belt (Mt Ruapehu Graben) with central parts of the rift (Ngakuru Graben), and with the South Wanganui Basin. We also investigate the differences between displacements of Pliocene and late Quaternary markers within the southern Taupo Rift. Comparison of fault displacement rates derived from displacements of late Quaternary and Pliocene markers yields a preliminary estimate of