Explosive activity recorded at Whakaari/White Island

Tuesday 25 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 25 Mar 2025, 3:00pm

In this story GeoNet, Earth Sciences New Zealand

Recent monitoring flights have observed intermittent explosive activity at Whakaari/White Island, with ballistic blocks ejected up to 600 metres from the vent. Temperatures at the active vent reached 360C, and the volcanic alert level remains at 2. Gas and steam plumes continue to be recorded by webcams.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 25 Mar 2025, 1:00pm

   Whakaari/White Island: Evidence of increased activity, ballistic blocks ejected from vent (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 25 Mar 2025, 2:44pm

   'Explosive activity' at Whakaari/White Island (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Mar 2025, 2:45pm

   Explosive activity recorded at Whakaari/White Island (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 25 Mar 2025, 3:00pm

   Evidence of 'explosive activity' observed at Whakaari/White Island (opens in new tab)