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Ruapehu has a warm water lake but the top of the mountain is permanently glaciated and it is far from dormant - the mountain made world headlines in 1995 and 1996, erupting spectacularly two years running.
In 1953 an enormous mud slide from this lake rushed down the side of the mountain and wiped out an overnight train crossing a bridge in its path, with many lives lost. Geologists anticipate the lake will breach its boundaries again, and a careful seismological watch is being kept on the mountain's behaviour. In this picture the menacing water reflects the snow and ice on its steep rocky banks.
This painting in Acrylic on Arches Dessein 160gsm Art paper is ready mounted on backing board and matted in a warm grey that complements the colors in the painting. Colors are softer, and there is more variety of color in the water than appears here.
Actual painting size is 13.25in x 12in - overall size is 18.75in x 17.75in.
Sold - Derbyshire UK.
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