Footage shows island in the Bay of Plenty coated with ash after volcano blew debris 12,000m into the air. The film also shows a downed helicopter and tourists stranded on the island waiting to be rescued by boat.
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New Zealand volcano: one dead and ‘likely to be more’ after eruption on White Island – live
At least one person has died after volcano erupted suddenly while dozens of tourists were on the island. Follow the latest updates
Former prime minister Helen Clark has shared her condolences.
Terrible tragedy on White Island, an active volcano off NZ coast. My thoughts are with family of deceased & all injured & traumatised by the sudden eruption. Having walked to the crater on the island, I can well imagine the terror of what happened. https://t.co/Wlc5IaBVmX
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs says it is making “urgent enquiries” to find out if any Australians were affected by the eruption. However, it does not have any information to share at present.
Continue reading...Volcanic eruption creates new island in Tongan archipelago
Underwater volcano sees old island disappear below the waves, replaced by a bigger one nearby
An undersea volcanic eruption in the Tongan archipelago has sunk one island and created another one that is three times larger, according to a report by geologists released on Thursday.
Taaniela Kula, of the Tonga Geological Service, said the new island is estimated to be about 100 metres wide and 400 metres long, and is situated about 120 metres west of its now-submerged predecessor, Lateiki island.
Continue reading...Ancient scrolls charred by Vesuvius could be read once again
US scientists say it may be possible to decipher words using new x-ray technique
When Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79 it destroyed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, their inhabitants and their prized possessions – among them a fine library of scrolls that were carbonised by the searing heat of ash and gas.
But scientists say there may still be hope that the fragile documents can once more be read thanks to an innovative approach involving high-energy x-rays and artificial intelligence.
Continue reading...Stromboli eruption sends plumes of ash and smoke into air – video
Italy's Stromboli volcano has erupted, spewing plumes of ash and smoke into the air and sending a river of lava into the sea. It comes almost two months after an eruption killed a hiker. The summit of Stromboli, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, had already been closed because of increased activity, including lesser eruptions earlier in the week
Continue reading...Volcano erupts on Italian island of Stromboli – video
Parts of the Italian island of Stromboli have been evacuated after a volcano erupted, throwing a plume of ash and rock up to 2km the sky. “It was like being in hell because of the rain of fire coming from the sky,” Italian news agencies quoted a local priest, Giovanni Longo, as saying
Continue reading...Hiker killed after volcano erupts on Italian island
Residents evacuated as fire crews tackle blaze on west coast of Stromboli
A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli has erupted, killing a hiker, throwing ash high into the sky and enveloping the popular tourist destination in smoke.
Rescue services said Wednesday’s eruption on Mount Stromboli had started fires on the western side of the small Mediterranean island north of Sicily. Fire crews were being called in from nearby locations and a Canadair firefighting plane was already in action.
Continue reading...Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung spews huge column of ash during latest eruption – video
Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, Indonesia, sent a huge plume of thick ash 7km high into the sky during an eruption on 9 June. Residents living near the volcano were urged to use masks when ash rains down and those living along the rivers upstream were warned of cold lava floods during rains. There were no reports of casualties.
Continue reading...Mount Etna lights up Sicily’s night sky with eruption – video
Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, erupted on Friday, spewing lava and volcanic ash into the sky above Catania. The overnight eruptions led to rivers of lava streaming down the south-eastern slope of the Sicilian volcano. Mount Etna has seen an increase in seismic activity in recent days
Continue reading...Mount Agung: flights cancelled after Bali volcano erupts
Volcano spews ash over popular tourist island but authorities yet to raise alert level
Bali’s airport has cancelled flights following an eruption of the Mount Agung volcano, which spread ash over the south of the Indonesian island.
The national disaster agency said Friday night’s eruption lasted four minutes and 30 seconds, spreading lava and incandescent rocks about 3km from the crater.
Continue reading...‘When to Ambae?’ Volcano-hit islanders long for home – in pictures
The violent Manaro Voui volcano forced the people of Vanuatu’s Ambae island to flee their home numerous times over the last year. After living in makeshift camps on surrounding islands, the displaced residents are now anxious to return to their ash-covered homes, even if the danger has not yet passed
Continue reading...Terrawatch: landslide tsunami lessons from Anak Krakatau
Tsunami warning systems are in place around Indonesia, but they are tailored to earthquake tsunamis
Just over a week ago, the Indonesian volcano Anak Krakatau blew its top, losing about two-thirds of its height.
Most of this 150m cubic metres of rock is thought to have slid into the sea in one go, generating a tsunami that killed more than 400 people. Tsunami warning systems are in place around Indonesia, but they are tailored to earthquake tsunamis, triggering only if an earthquake and large wave are detected.
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