

GNS Lowers Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island.
GNS Science has lowered the Volcanic Alert Level for Whakaari/White Island from Level 3 to Level 2, following observations that the recent eruptive activity has decreased.

Holly Grundy
Jun 101 min read


Volcanic Alert Level Remains as Activity at Whakaari/White Island Slows
GNS Science has confirmed that volcanic activity at Whakaari/White Island is currently showing signs of decline.

Holly Grundy
May 281 min read


Whakaari Under Close Watch as Volcanic Plumes Trigger Aviation Alert
Over the weekend, weather conditions carried steam and gas plumes from Whakaari / White Island westward toward Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty coastline.

Holly Grundy
May 131 min read


Alert Level Rises at Whakaari/White Island for First Time in 2025
Experts from GNS have officially raised the volcanic alert level for Whakaari/White Island.

Holly Grundy
Apr 221 min read