An eruption may occur at any level, and levels may not move in sequence as activity can change rapidly.
All volcanoesEruption hazards depend on the volcano and eruption style, and may include explosions, ballistics (flying rocks), pyroclastic density currents (fast moving hot ash clouds), lava flows, lava domes, landslides, ash, volcanic gases, lightning, lahars (mudflows), tsunami, and/or earthquakes.
Volcanic unrest hazards occur on and near the volcano, and may include steam eruptions, volcanic gases, earthquakes, landslides, uplift, subsidence, changes to hot springs, and/or lahars (mudflows).
Volcanic environment hazards may include hydrothermal activity, earthquakes, landslides, volcanic gases, and/or lahars (mudflows).
The general decline in gas emission observed since December 2024 at Whakaari/White Island has continued over the past two months. No eruptive activity has been observed since March, and the overall level of volcanic activity remains unchanged. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and the Aviation Colour Code at Yellow.
Based on recent observations from webcam images, a gas flight, and satellite imagery, activity at Whakaari/White Island continues with steam and gas emissions. Activity has been consistent over the past 2 months, with no eruptive activity. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and the Aviation Colour Code at Yellow.
No further eruptive activity or ash emissions have been observed at Whakaari/White Island since Tuesday 24 March. Observations from an overflight on 4 April showed a weak steam-only plume rising above the island. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2 and the Aviation Colour Code is lowered to Yellow.
No further ash emission has been observed at Whakaari/White Island since Tuesday 24 March. The Volcanic Alert Level is lowered to 2 and the Aviation Colour Code remains at Orange. While no eruptive activity has been observed since Tuesday, the likelihood of further ash emission remains elevated.
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