3 Dec 2012

Ruapehu still volatile

5:03 pm on 3 December 2012

GNS Science says Mt Ruapehu is still at a high risk of erupting with little or no warning.

A number of earthquakes have been recorded on the mountain since early November.

The latest data suggests Ruapehu is still at a heightened level of unrest.

GNS Science says it continues to closely monitor the mountain.