New Zealand's White Island likely to erupt again, but a new alert system could give hours of warning and save lives
Monday, July 20, 2020 - 08:10
in Earth & Climate
Tourists visiting Whakaari/White Island on December 9 last year had no warning of its imminent violent eruption. The explosion of acidic steam and gasses killed 21 people, and most survivors suffered critical injuries and severe burns.