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New Zealand: Volcano erupts in White Island

New Zealand: Volcano erupts in White Island

| @indiablooms | 09 Dec 2019, 05:04 am

Wellington/UNI: A volcano erupted at New Zealand's White Island on Monday about 1415 hrs local time (0115 GMT), around 50 km away from Bay of Plenty.

A volcanic eruption is occurring at White Island and is hazardous in the immediate vicinity of the volcano,” the agency said on its Twitter page.

The agency pointed out that it was assessing the situation together with scientific experts.

“Detailed safety advice will come from local authorities and emergency services in the area. Act on it promptly,” it added.

The volcano on White Island is the most active in New Zealand. The latest eruption took place here in 2013.  

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