Photo / FileTwo "low energy" volcanic tremors rumbled Whakaari/White Island last week. GNS Science duty volcanologist Craig Miller said in a bulletin the "short-lived" tremors happened on Thursday and Friday. The Volcanic Alert Level remained at 1 and the aviation code stayed green. Volcanic alert levels- Reflect the current level of volcanic unrest or activity- Are not a forecast of future activity. - Volcanic Alert Level 1 indicates the primary hazards are those expected during volcanic unrest; including discharge of steam and hot volcanic gases, earthquakes, landslides and hydrothermal activity.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 15, 2021 02:03 UTC