Current research interests include volcanic systems in Australia and Kenya, diamonds and their host kimberlite volcanoes, and 40Ar/39Ar geochronology of young volcanoes. (CNN) White Island is the most active volcano in New Zealand. But volcanoes like White Island are unpredictable and can erupt with very little warning. It did so tragically on Monday at 2 p.m., killing 16 tourists and guides and critically injuring several others. The disaster has shocked the world and brought home the unpredictability and inherent risks associated with active volcanoes.

Source: CNN December 14, 2019 22:41 UTC