Strong M5.6 earthquake consistent with continued minor volcanic unrest at Taupō. Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1.
A strong M5.6 earthquake occurred beneath Lake Taupō on 30 November. The earthquake was widely felt, causing minor damage and a small tsunami in the lake. Numerous aftershocks have been recorded, with many felt locally. The activity is consistent with ongoing minor volcanic unrest at Taupō volcano. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1.
On Wednesday 30 November at 11:47PM a M5.6 earthquake occurred under Lake Taupō and was felt throughout the Waikato and the central North Island.
Welcome, haere mai to another GeoNet Data Blog. Today we look at different options for visualising categorical time-series data using the record of historic volcanic activity at Tongariro.
Minor unrest ongoing at Taupō Volcano. Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1.
Minor volcanic unrest continues at Taupō Volcano, as shown by continued small earthquakes and ground deformation. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1 (minor volcanic unrest).
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GNS Science Volcanic Fluid Geochemist Ery Hughes gives us an update on what’s been happening at Taupō volcano since the Volcanic Alert Level was increased to Level 1 on 20 September 2022.
Whakaari/White Island: Minor ash emission continues. Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.
An observation flight confirms the active vents are continuing to emit a moderate steam and gas plume. Rare periods of ash emission were noted during clear weather over the last 2 weeks. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2.
Minor unrest ongoing at Taupō Volcano. Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1
Minor volcanic unrest continues at Taupō Volcano, with ongoing earthquakes and ground deformation. The Volcanic Alert Level for Taupō Volcano remains at 1 (minor volcanic unrest).