Ruapehu: ‘no imminent threat of eruption’

Ruapehu: ‘no imminent threat of eruption’ 6 May 2008

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Radio New Zealand quotes GNS Science volcanologist Craig Miller as saying that there is no imminent threat of eruption at Mount Ruapehu, despite recent increases in activity at the volcano. Meanwhile the New Zealand Department of Conservation continues to warn that ‘an increase in gas output and the internal temperature of the volcano represent an anomalous state of activity’ and that any further eruptions ‘may occur without warning’.

Information
Global Volcanism Program: Ruapehu - summary information for Ruapehu (0401-10=)
GeoNet volcanoes - volcano information from GeoNet, the organization responsible for volcano monitoring in New Zealand
GeoNet Volcano Alert bulletins - volcanic activity bulletins from GeoNet

News
No imminent threat of Ruapehu eruption says volcanologist - Radio New Zealand, 4 May 2008