White Island detail
CountryNew Zealand
TypeStratovolcano
Elevation321 m
Last Eruption2019
About White Island detail
Whakaari continuously emitted SO2 at 1,000+ tonnes per day before the 2019 eruption. The eruption lasted only 3 minutes. 47 people were on the island at the time. The eruption column reached 3.6 km. Criminal charges were filed against 13 parties.
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