Small earthquakes and ground deformation continue at Taupo volcano, New Zealand
Minor volcanic unrest continues at New Zealand’s Taupō volcano, as shown by continued small earthquakes and ground deformation. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1.
Steam and gas plume emissions at White Island volcano, New Zealand
An observation flight confirms the active vents at New Zealand’s White Island volcano are continuing to emit a moderate steam and gas plume, with rare periods of ash emission. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2.
Vigorous steam and gas plume emissions at White Island volcano, New Zealand
Observation and gas flights have confirmed that the active vent at White Island/Whakaari volcano in New Zealand continues emitting very vigorous steam and gas plume. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2.
Increase in earthquake activity under Lake Taupō, New Zealand
GeoNet is reporting an increase in earthquake activity under Lake Taupō since May 2022. Lake Taupō is a large caldera volcano, a special type of volcano that has rare but unusually large eruptions.
Brief period of strong volcanic tremor under Ruapehu, New Zealand
A brief period of strong volcanic tremor was recorded over the weekend at Ruapehu volcano, New Zealand. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. An eruption at the volcano may occur at any level, and levels may not move in sequence as activity can change rapidly.
Heightened volcanic unrest continues at Ruapehu with high volcanic gas output, strong tremor and steam plumes
High levels of volcanic gas emissions and strong volcanic tremor continue at New Zealand’s Ruapehu volcano. The Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe) temperature has risen to 41 °C (105.8 °F) and steam plumes can be observed in cold, still atmospheric conditions. The volcano is still at a heightened level of unrest. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2, with greater chances of eruption over the next four weeks than at Volcanic Alert Level 1.
Elevated volcanic unrest at Mt. Ruapehu, CO2 output now 2nd highest ever recorded, New Zealand
ls of volcanic unrest continue at New Zealand’s Ruapehu volcano. This is primarily manifested as strong volcanic tremor, slowly rising Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe) temperatures and high gas outputs. These changes indicate magma may now be driving the unrest, increasing the chances of further activity. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.
Volcanic tremor at Ruapehu volcano among the highest levels since 2013, New Zealand
The volcanic tremor at New Zealand’s Ruapehu volcano is now…
Volcanic unrest continues at White Island with vent temperature rise, New Zealand
Data acquired last week during an observation flight over White Island volcano shows a significant increase of the active vent temperature to just over 500 °C (932 °F). The state of moderate to heightened unrest continues at the volcano and the Volcanic…
Increased gas emissions at White Island volcano, volcanic fog (VOG) produced, New Zealand
Recent gas and observation flights at Whakaari / White Island show increases in gas emissions and lake level. The volcano occasionally emits traces of volcanic ash and remains in a state of moderate to heightened unrest. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2…