White Island Eruption Disrupts Flights: Ash Plume Causes Major Delays

Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 20:10

White Island ash plume is causing significant disruptions to flights in and out of the Bay of Plenty this morning. Travelers are facing delays due to volcanic smoke impacting air traffic. The eruption phase began on August 9, with ongoing ash emissions reported.
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White Island Eruption Disrupts Flights: Ash Plume Causes Major Delays

Flights in and out of the Bay of Plenty are being affected by a column of volcanic smoke this morning.

RNZ reports the delays are caused by ash from White Island.

The volcano began a "period of minor eruption" on about August 9, GNS Science said, with "minor ash emissions" occurring.


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