White Island
CountryNew Zealand
TypeStratovolcano
Elevation321 m
Last Eruption2019
About White Island
Deadly eruption on December 9 2019 killed 22 mostly tourists. The eruption was entirely unpredictable. Was a popular tourist destination with guided tours into the active crater. 70% of the volcano is underwater.
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