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Subject: People missing after New Zealand volcano erupts
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mok214 9.12.19 - 04:14am
A volcano has erupted in New Zealand with 100 people in the vicinity - leaving some unaccounted for, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said.

Tourists were seen walking inside the rim of the White Island crater just moments before the eruption.

The local mayor told New Zealand media she feared there had been injuries.

White Island, or Whakaari, is off the coast of North Island - and is one the country's most active volcanoes.

Despite that, the island is a tourist destination with frequent day tours and scenic flights available.

This is an evolving situation but at this stage we believe around 100 people were on or around the island at the time and some of those at this stage are unaccounted for, Ms Ardern said.

A number of people are reportedly injured and are being transported to shore.

The eruption began around 2:30pm local time (01:30 GMT), throwing smoke and debris into the air.

The country's National Emergency Management Agency said a volcanic eruption is occurring at White Island and is hazardous in the immediate vicinity of the volcano.

Police are warning people living near the area to be aware of the potential for ashfall and to stay indoors. * +

1bad_boy 9.12.19 - 04:19am
Makes sense..who wouldnt want to see inside an active volcanoe * +

mikeymk 9.12.19 - 04:27am
I mean they got what they went for. Lucky few, saw an extra special performance. You can't buy quality like that. * +

3mel 9.12.19 - 04:36am
hopefully they weren't let too close and had the ability to GTFO.

should have some good video footage in a couple of days * +

mok214 9.12.19 - 05:28am
From the one image I saw it was a small eruptive explosion, but if you were near it it wouldn't seem like a small explosion. * +

mok214 9.12.19 - 05:39am
A still image of the crater cam with tourists walking in that circle.
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mok214 9.12.19 - 05:40am
The camera went dark a moment after that image was captured from that eruptive explosion. * +

3mel 9.12.19 - 06:50am


notice the change in the colour of the rocks at the waters edge, everything has a coat of ash * +

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