Two short-lived eruptions observed at Whakaari/White Island

Friday 31 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 3:50pm

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Two small, low-energy eruptions occurred at Whakaari/White Island on Thursday afternoon, at 12.30pm and 6.40pm. The second event deposited ash near the island. Scientists are currently monitoring the activity, and the volcanic alert level remains at 3.

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1. 1NewsFri 31 Oct 2025, 3:25pm

   Two 'short-lived' eruptions confirmed at Whakaari/White Island (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 3:50pm

   Two eruptions observed at Whakaari/White Island, alert level 3 remains as scientists monitor activity (opens in new tab)