Volcanic Alert Bulletin TON-2012/26 - Tongariro Volcano
A view of Tongariro this afternoon at 1:30 pm, shortly after the eruption. [latest available here]
21 November 2012, 1:45 pm - Eruption at Tongariro/Te Maari Craters; Volcanic Alert Level is raised to Level 2; Aviation
Colour Code is changed to Red
An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS
Science volcanologists are monitoring the eruption and further information will be released as soon as it is available.
Michael Rosenberg
Duty Volcanologist
Further information
ENDS
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Tongariro volcano drum showing the eruption at bottom right.