Scientists have found an intriguing new way to peer into the fiery belly of New Zealand's hottest island. Related Content Earthquake near White Island felt throughout NZ Whakaari White Island lake disappears, temperature drops White Island on volcanic alert as smoke billows outTIR cameras, meanwhile, measured the emitted energy from the surface it was pointed at, showing more energy coming from hot surfaces than cold ones. However, Scott noted the technology was constrained by the fact that all web cameras at active volcanoes must have protected lenses. While White Island erupted between April and September last year, its Volcanic Alert Level was currently at 1 - reflecting "minor volcanic unrest" - and there are no aviation warnings in place. Our angriest island• White Island is just the tip of a submarine mountain that rises a staggering 1.6km from the sea floor, its fiery innards sealed shut from the surrounding Pacific Ocean.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 24, 2017 01:37 UTC