White Island Volcanic Eruption Kills at Least 5 in New Zealand

Five people have been confirmed killed after a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s Whakaari / White Island. This figure is expected to rise, as more than 20 Australians were on the island when it erupted, but it remains too dangerous for police and rescue to access. The eruption occurred about 2:11pm local time, 48km off … Continue reading White Island Volcanic Eruption Kills at Least 5 in New Zealand