Crater lake temperature has risen to 74 deg C at White Island Volcano in New Zealand. This is the highest ever recorded lake temperature, and has resulted in evaporation and a 6 m drop in water level. Steam plumes are visible at the island. Sulphur dioxide emissions have risen from 300 to approximately 500 tonnes [...]
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White Island Volcano (New Zealand)
February 15, 2007White Island Volcano (New Zealand)
February 15, 2007Crater lake temperature has risen to 74 deg C at White Island Volcano in New Zealand. This is the highest ever recorded lake temperature, and has resulted in evaporation and a 6 m drop in water level. Steam plumes are visible at the island. Sulphur dioxide emissions have risen from 300 to approximately 500 tonnes [...]
