Why White Island erupted and why there was no warning
- Written by Shane Cronin, Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Auckland
The sudden eruption at White Island was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose several kilometres above the vent.GNZ Science, CC BY-ND
Five people have been confirmed dead, 31 remain in hospital with injuries and eight are still missing after sudden volcanic eruptions on Whakaari/White Island off the east coast of New Zealand.
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