Matt and Lauren Urey had no way to know their choice of clothes on December 9 would shape the rest of their lives. Whakaari survivors Matt and Lauren Urey had no way of knowing their choice in clothing the day of the eruption would shape the rest of their lives. supplied/Matt Urey In shorts and a T-Shirt, Matt Urey suffered burns to more than 50 per cent of his body. Supplied/Matt Urey Matt Urey captured this shot of black smoke emanating from Whakaari moments before being told to run as the eruption happened. Supplied/Lauren Urey Lauren Urey's exposed hands were extremely burned in the eruption and prevent her from working her old job as a lab technician.

Source: Stuff December 06, 2020 15:56 UTC