Less than a week ago, GeoNet, which monitors geological activity for New Zealand, said observations indicated the volcano may have been entering a period when eruptive activity was higher than normal.
Earlier, on November 18 GeoNet raised the Volcanic Alert Level to level two, indicating heightened volcanic unrest and potential for eruption hazards.A satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows White Island in New Zealand before a volcano erupted.GeoNet volcanologist Brad Scott said it was up to tour operators to monitor the situation and decide whether to continue operating.
Smoke and ash rises from a volcano on White Island early in the morning on December 9, 2019 in Whakatane, New Zealand.According to Ship Tracker, White Island Tours vessel Te Puia Whakaari was out at the island at the time. It can seat 49 people.
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