Volcanic Wonders Around The World You Never Knew Existed

22. Mount Taranaki – New Zealand’s Volcanic Reflection

Rising almost perfectly symmetrically from the western coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Mount Taranaki is often likened to Mount Fuji in Japan. Its snow-capped peak and surrounding rainforest make it one of the most photogenic volcanoes in the world. What’s especially surreal is the way Taranaki reflects almost perfectly in nearby Pouakai Tarn—a phenomenon that looks straight out of a fantasy landscape. Its cultural importance to the Māori people and prominent visibility from sea level only amplify its mythic presence.