White Island showing increase in
volcanic activity
New Zealand’s active volcano, White Island, is showing an increase in activity.
Experts have had to increase White Island/Whakaari’s alert level.
The island now has an alert level of two, with an aviation colour code of
yellow.The level-two warning signifies “moderate to heightened volcanic
unrest” according to Geonet. The highest level on the scale is five, which is
only given during a major volcanic eruption.The higher alert level comes
after an increase in the amount of sulfur dioxide gas coming from the island.
White Island has been volcanically active at least since it was first spotted
by James Cook in 1769. Sulphur mining was attempted on the island but
abandoned in 1914.
yellow.The level-two warning signifies “moderate to heightened volcanic
unrest” according to Geonet. The highest level on the scale is five, which is
only given during a major volcanic eruption.The higher alert level comes
after an increase in the amount of sulfur dioxide gas coming from the island.
White Island has been volcanically active at least since it was first spotted
by James Cook in 1769. Sulphur mining was attempted on the island but
abandoned in 1914.
1. Who is the main person or group of people in this news article?
James Cook
2. What was the key event from the news article?
The highest level on the scale is five, which is only given during a major volcanic eruption.
3. Where did this event take place?
White Island/Whakaari
4. When did this event take place?
November 21, 2019
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