Whakaari/White Island alert level raised after possible eruption

Thursday 30 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 30 Oct 2025, 4:18pm

In this story MetService, GeoNet, Earth Sciences New Zealand, National Geohazards Monitoring Centre

The volcanic alert level for Whakaari/White Island has been increased to level three following a possible small, low-energy eruption. Scientists observed the activity around 12.30pm on Thursday via monitoring cameras. The aviation colour code has also been raised to orange.

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1. 1NewsThu 30 Oct 2025, 3:15pm

   White Island alert raised after 'possible eruption' unfolds (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 30 Oct 2025, 3:39pm

   Whakaari/White Island eruption prompts move to alert level 3, scientists monitor activity (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 30 Oct 2025, 3:53pm

   Whakaari White Island volcanic alert level increases after possible small eruption (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 30 Oct 2025, 4:18pm

   Volcanic alert level raised after possible eruption at Whakaari White Island (opens in new tab)