Steam and gas plume rises 3km from Whakaari/White Island

Friday 14 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 6:45pm

In this story MetService, GeoNet

A steam and gas plume from Whakaari/White Island rose approximately 3km above sea level and was visible from the mainland. The volcano remains at Volcanic Alert Level Three, and the aviation colour warning is orange. Bay of Plenty residents may smell sulphur odours.

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6:23pm

1. Stuff via RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 6:23pm

   White Island plume rises 3km above sea level, visible from mainland (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Nov 2025, 6:31pm

   Whakaari/White Island volcanic plume rises 3km above sea level, visible from mainland (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 14 Nov 2025, 6:45pm

   Whakaari/White Island sends up big gas plume (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 6:45pm

   White Island plume 3km above sea level, visible from mainland (opens in new tab)