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GeoNet is recording “volcanic earthquake bursts” and an increase in the amount of gas that passes through the crater lake of Mount Ruapehu as it warms to 43 degrees Celsius.
Mount Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park. Source: istock.com
The volcanic alert level has been raised to level 2, signifying moderate to severe volcanic disturbances. Level 3 would be a minor eruption, 4 a moderate eruption, and 5 a major eruption.
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The volcanic alert level for the mountain has been raised to level two. Source: 1 NEWS
The aviation color code has changed to yellow.
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Mount Ruapehu is an active volcano and has the potential to erupt with little to no warning when in a state of volcanic upheaval, according to GeoNet.
GNS Science and the National Geohazards Monitoring Center are closely monitoring Mount Ruapehu for more signs of activity through a network of seismic and acoustic sensors, GPS receivers, sensors on the lake, and visits to the lake area and flights. Of gas.
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Experts say an eruption doesn’t seem imminent, but it’s a timely reminder to verify that warning plans are in place. Source: 1 NEWS
“Since 2007, the temperature of the crater lake (Te Wai ā-moe) has exceeded 40 degrees on several occasions, without causing an eruption. However, the combination of the increase in the temperature of the lake, the volcanic tremor and the output of gas has motivated the change of the alert level, “GeoNet said in a statement.
