Volcanic activity is increasing at Whakaari/White Island. Authorities have raised the volcanic alert level to 3. GeoNet observes more frequent ash emissions and intermittent explosive activity.

A minor eruption has taken place at New Zealand's White Island volcano. The alert level at the volcano, also known by its Maori name Whakaari, has been raised to level 3. The development comes ...

New Zealand officials have raised the alert code for the offshore volcano Whakaari/White Island, which is emitting large steam and gas plumes containing more ash.

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New Zealand officials have raised the alert code for the offshore volcano Whakaari/White Island ... situated off the east coast of the North Island, erupted suddenly in December 2019, killing ...