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Large steam plumes observed at Whakaari/White Island

NZ HeraldRNZMonday 24 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story MetService, GeoNet, Earth Sciences New Zealand

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GeoNet has observed large, white, steam-rich plumes and small ash emissions at Whakaari/White Island over the past week. While the Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2, the Aviation Colour Code has been changed to orange.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 24 Feb 2025, 3:14pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 9 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Whakaari/White Island: ‘Large steam plumes’ observed (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Large steam plumes seen at Whakaari/White Island (opens in new tab)