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Series of overnight steam explosions at Whakaari/White Island
18 Feb, 2021 11:44 PM
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A series of steam explosions have been observed at Whakaari/White Island early this morning - but scientists say activity on the off-shore island has returned to normal. Photo / Ben Fraser
A series of steam explosions have been observed at Whakaari/White Island early this morning - with some of the blasts of similar size to 2019 s disastrous blow.
GNS Science volcanologist Brad Scott described the activity, recorded from 2.20am, as short-lived, low-energy steam explosions.
Like the December 2019 blast at the offshore Bay of Plenty volcano which killed 22 people and left more than 20 others injured, these eruptions occurred without warning.