The eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile – for the first time in over 40 years – is causing […]
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Tongariro erupts
An eruption occurred at Te Maari Craters, Tongariro at approximately 1:25 pm today (Wednesday, 21 November 2012). GNS Science volcanologists […]
Continue readingNo health threat from Chilean volcano ash – experts
In response to queries from worried parents, experts has have issued an explanation of why New Zealanders don’t need to […]
Continue readingWhat does volcanic ash do to jet engines?
Volcanic ash originating from the ongoing eruption of a Chilean volcano is causing disruptions to air traffic across New Zealand. […]
Continue reading3 News/AP: Volcano in Iceland: Questions and Answers
Questions and answers about the volcanic ash cloud in Iceland, and its effects An excerpt: (read in full here) “Q. […]
Continue readingStuff: Kiwi volcanologist’s disaster study gets real
Michael Fox writes for Stuff about GNS volcanologist David Johnston, who is stranded in London as a result of the […]
Continue readingNewsletter Digest: Ash, DNA swaps and kiwi GM research
Ash means empty skies over Britain Thousands of travellers are feeling the effects of a large volcanic eruption in Iceland, […]
Continue readingNZ Herald/NZPA: Icelandic eruption disrupts flights
Ash from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which began erupting in Iceland on Wednesday, has caused flights across the UK and much […]
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