Source: Radio New Zealand
Volcanic activity on Whakaari – White Island. Supplied / Geonet
Several flights to and from Tauranga have been cancelled on Tuesday due to volcanic ash from Whakaari – White Island.
GeoNet has the volcano at Alert Level 3, denoting a minor volcanic eruption, and images show a plume of steam and ash reaching over a kilometre high.
Earth Sciences NZ says it’s normal activity and isn’t suggestive of a larger eruption.
At least seven flights to Tauranga that were scheduled to depart from Auckland Airport have been cancelled throughout the day.
Steam from Whakaari also disrupted flights last week.
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