Dormant New Zealand Volcano Erupts, Spews AshA New Zealand volcano that was dormant for the past century erupted, sending an ash cloud high into the sky on Tuesday. Friends Read FreeSaveMt Tongariro has erupted for the first time in over 100 years on August 7, 2012 in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. (Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)By Alex Johnston8/7/2012Updated: 10/1/2015Print