A surprise mud pool has appeared in a residential area in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua.
![Mud and steam rising from the site. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/I5VWF7KG3YBHW4D7EQFYCCJQ34.jpg?auth=ca61332d26751bcc8052ffb2982f846ad54fd67de0ea2822e8da18bc68cff5e6&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
The newly steaming, bubbling area at the end of a cul-de-sac on Meade St was taped off today.
A Rotorua Lakes Council spokeswoman said a report came through at 1am that the ground was shaking and a loud noise was coming from the bank behind a house.
![Surprise mud pool on Rotorua property. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GN7TPAJJDXHNJRUNHVT6MFQB3M.jpg?auth=5dd3f14afc2f53b40bf23d22b40109ae78ce2616fc4e14121902b056073d4104&width=16&height=10&quality=70&smart=true)