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Heavy rainfall in the Upper North Island has resulted in numerous landslides across multiple regions. Some of these landslides have had devastating impacts. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, especially where precious lives have been lost or people are missing. We also recognise ongoing efforts by our emergency response partners.
Steam and gas emissions continue at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and Aviation Colour Code at Yellow.
Based on observations from a recent gas flight, webcam images and satellite imagery, activity continues to be dominated by steam and gas emissions at Whakaari/White Island. No recent eruptive activity has been recorded. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and the Aviation Colour Code is Yellow.
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Te Wai ā-moe (Ruapehu Crater Lake) is warming up. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1
The temperature of Te Wai ā-moe (Ruapehu Crater Lake) is slowly rising again. The current temperature is now 17 - 18 °C, from a low of 12 °C in early November. We continue to measure low to moderate volcanic sulphur dioxide (SO2) gas emissions, and low levels of volcanic tremor. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1 and the Aviation Colour Code at Green.
No evidence of further explosive activity at Whakaari/White Island. Volcanic Alert Level lowered to 2 and Aviation Colour Code to Yellow.
Based on observations from last week, including webcam, gas flight and satellite imagery, no further explosive activity has been recorded at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level is lowered to 2 and the Aviation Colour Code to Yellow.
Last week as a powerful weather front swept across the upper North Island, our 24/7 eyes-on team at the National Geohazards Monitoring Centre noticed something unusual. Tsunami gauges along the East Coast and even in Lake Taupo started showing strange signals. With no earthquake to blame, they alerted our tsunami experts panel who quickly pieced together the puzzle: these readings were likely the signature of a small meteotsunami, triggered by the intense weather.
Minor volcanic activity continues at Whakaari/White Island characterised by weakly loaded ash and gas plumes that are dispersed downwind. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Minor volcanic activity continues at Whakaari/White Island characterised by weakly loaded ash and gas plumes that are dispersed downwind. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Minor eruptive activity continues at Whakaari/White Island, with higher plume visible from the Bay of Plenty coast. Volcanic Alert Level remains at 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Minor eruptive activity continues at Whakaari/White Island today. At about 11:30 NZDT this morning, a steam and gas plume rose to about 3 km above sea level and was visible from the Bay of Plenty coast. Webcam and satellite observations show that the volcanic ash content was minor, and the likelihood of volcanic ash reaching the mainland is very low. There is no risk of tsunami to the coast from such events. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 3 and the Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Low-level eruptive phase at Whakaari/White Island continues. Volcanic Alert Level Remains at Level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.
Intermittent ash emission from the active vent at Whakaari/White Island has continued since the two small, low energy eruptions on 30 October. Ash emissions have been low level, and are unlikely to reach the mainland. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 and the Aviation Colour Code remains Orange.