Whakaari/White Island, New ZealandThe volcano on New Zealand’s White Island, also known by its Maori name Whakaari, spews steam and ash moments after it erupted. Police said about 50 people were on the island at the time, more than 20 of whom were Australian tourists. Fifteen people were killed and two are missing, presumed dead. All of those rescued had sustained injuries, mostly burns, police said, and those in a critical condition had been flown to hospitals in Tauranga and Auckland.

Source: The Guardian December 14, 2019 12:33 UTC