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Observations now confirm weak, ongoing eruption from Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level raised to 3; Aviation Colour Code is raised to Orange.
21 October 2026
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Our new-look website is here
21 October 2026
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Emission of weak steam and gas plumes with minor volcanic ash continues at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and Aviation Colour Code remains at Yellow.
19 October 2026
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Weak ash emission at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and Aviation Colour Code remains at Yellow.
16 October 2026
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A fresh new look for GeoNet arrives next week
15 October 2026
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Observation flight confirms no eruptive activity. Steam and gas emissions continue at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2.
14 October 2026
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Strong quake shakes Taranaki
3 October 2026
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2 October 2026
Data Blog
Volcanic gas chemistry data joins the family in Tilde
14 September 2026
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4 September 2026