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Small Volcanic Eruption Spotted at Whakaari-White Island
A small eruption, described as a 'single slug of dark grey volcanic ash,' was observed rising to about 1300 meters at Whakaari-White Island before quickly dissipating, with local reports confirming the event.
24 Mar, 06:57 — 24 Mar, 19:43
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rnzHigh140d ago
Small eruption spotted at Whakaari-White Island
A "single slug of dark grey volcanic ash" rose to about 1300 metres before dissipating within a few minutes.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual139d ago
Small eruption spotted at Whakaari-White Island - NZ Herald
Small eruption spotted at Whakaari-White Island NZ Herald
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First report: rnz · 24 Mar, 06:57|Full coverage: 2 · 13h|Window: 13h
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