The warning of a volcanic eruption on White Island New Zealand had been upgraded to Level 2. This had happened before but the level did not stop tours to the island - a major tourist attraction for those seeking a close up encounter with the natural environment. This time the warning was converted to action. The volcanic island erupted in an outpouring of steam, gas and hots small rocks which descended on those nearing the hot water in the crater lake. Follow this unit to see what happened. Find out why White Island is correctly known as “New Zealand’s most active volcano”. Find out what happened to those unfortunate enough to be in the group walking on the island. Use the graphics and photographs to gain an understanding of what happens. The attachments provide activities and an opportunity to gather ideas about likely reactions to the tragedy that figures in New Zealand’s volcanic history and gained world wide attention.
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Lovely resource and slides on an event so recent. Thank you
Thank you so much. The students are totally impressed by this work- I didn't say i did it!!!! Thanks - a great start to my unit on volcanoes
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