Eruption at Tongariro- Te Maari Craters

Volcanic Alert Level has changed from 1 to 2
Aviation Colour Code has changed from Yellow to Red

An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS Science volcanologists are monitoring the eruption and further information will be released as soon as it is available.

Michael Rosenberg

Duty Volcanologist 07 3748211