Eruption
Tagata o te Moana for 24 March 2018
Almost four weeks since a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Papua New Guinea's Highlands, the response effort is picking up pace; Vanuatu's disaster authorities are in emergency mode again amid intensified… Audio
Thousands evacuated from PNG islands amid fears of eruption
The East Sepik provincial government has ordered the evacuation after increased volcanic activity on Biem Island - RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades joins us. Audio
The impact of Mt Agung's eruption on the Balinese
Mt Agung has erupted again in the past 24 hours, raining volcanic ash down the slopes of Bali's tallest volcano and sending massive plumes into the sky. It's a clear sign of the ongoing threat posed… Audio
ECLIPSE - getting ready for a supervolcano eruption
An $8-million research programme to better understand the Taupo supervolcano and prepare the community for an eruption has just begun. Audio
ECLIPSE - getting ready for a supervolcano eruption
An $8-million research programme to better understand the Taupo supervolcano and prepare the community for an eruption has just begun.
AudioVanuatu evacuee numbers higher than expected
The number of evacuees leaving the Vanuatu island of Ambae where the Manaro Voui volcano continues to belch ash and smoke is higher than expected and continues to climb. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 25 September 2017
Evacuations continue in Vanuatu as volcanic state of emergency declared; A breakthrough result for PNG rugby league with victory in the Queensland Cup; Samoa public inquiry into family violence… Audio
Vanuatu volcano: State of Emergency declared
Vanuatu disaster management office on the evacuation of about half the population of Ambae due to the continuing volcanic eruption. Audio
Scientists investigate Auckland eruption scenarios
Canterbury University's Associate Professor Tom Wilson says we don't know exactly where the next eruption in Auckland will be but, when it happens, it's likely the magma will connect with water and… Audio
Ruapehu warning as crater lake cools
Scientists are worried cooling temperatures in the Mount Ruapehu crater lake may result in a minor eruption.
Volcanic Eruption Detection System on Mount Ruapehu
The eruption detection system on Mount Ruapehu is designed to quickly warn people on the Whakapapa ski field to move to high ground out of the path of dangerous lahars Audio
Volcanic Eruption Detection System on Mount Ruapehu
The eruption detection system on Mount Ruapehu is designed to quickly warn people on the Whakapapa ski field to move to high ground out of the path of dangerous lahars
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