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Ash rises after an eruption of Mayon Volcano in Legazpi city in central Philippines

Philippine volcano eruption kills five

One of the Philippines' most active volcanoes rumbled to life today, spewing room-sized rocks at climbers and killing five climbers.

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Rangitoto last erupted about 550 years ago

Officials downplay volcano danger video

A Civil Defence official says if Rangitoto erupted, it could be "something nice to look at, rather than a real danger".

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Rangitoto as seen from One Tree Hill

Rangitoto more active than thought - study video

Researchers say the volcano which dominates Waitemata Harbour is older and has erupted more often than first thought.

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(Reuters file)

Ryanair ordered to pay compensation video

The EU's top court says that low-cost airline Ryanair has to pay compensation to passengers stranded by the 2010 volcano eruption in Iceland.

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White Island at 11.15am this morning (Geonet)

EXCLUSIVE: Tourists see White Island in action video

Tourists on White Island got a rare chance to see the volcano in action today, as rocks and mud were thrown into the air.

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The White Island's crater floor at 11:30am this morning (photo: Geonet)

White Island eruption increasingly likely

A White Island eruption looks increasingly likely, with increased signs of volcanic activity and nearly continuous tremors.

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White Island at 7.45pm this evening (Photo: Geonet)

White Island more hazardous - scientist

Volcanic earthquakes on White Island have made it more hazardous, and aviation alerts have been upgraded to orange.

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Mt Tongariro

Part of Tongariro Crossing still closed

The DOC says large numbers of people are continuing to walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, despite the continued closure of part of the track.

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A view of White Island about 3pm today (Photo: GNS)

White Island eruption period over – GNS

GNS Science says White Island’s current eruption episode has now finished.

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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano (Reuters)

Volcano blasts more hot rock

The Tungurahua volcano in central Ecuador keeps spewing gas, ash and red-hot rock, forcing hundreds to evacuate from their homes.

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Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano spews large clouds of gas and ash near Banos (AAP)

Ecuadorean volcano erupts

Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano shot lava a kilometre high and blasted hot rock and gas down its flank.

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Mt Tongariro erupts (GNS)

Tongariro crossing reopens

It's hoped that Mount Tongariro's volcanic activity will encourage tourists to visit the region.

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Mt Tongariro on Wednesday (AAP)

Tongariro: Volcanic activity remains low

GNS scientists say volcanic activity at Mt Tongariro is low but further eruptions are possible.

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Predicting when the mountain will erupt is a tricky business

Experts caught out by eruption video

One expert called the mountain "not dangerous" just before it erupted.

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Mt Tongariro erupts (Photo: 90 Seconds TV)

Scientists had no warning video

Tongariro erupted silently, and with no warning, sending a plume of ash shooting into the sky.

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An aerial shot of Mt Tongariro

Aerial footage of Mt Tongariro video

Mt Tongariro has again burst into life, sending a 6000m ash plume into the sky.

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Smoke from the top of Mt Tongariro

VIDEO: Time-lapse of Mt Tongariro eruption video

GeoNet’s camera on Mt Tongariro has captured a series of images of the eruption.

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(GeoNet)

Tongariro ash cloud: Where will it go?

Most of the ash is expected to fall locally but some is likely to drift eastwards.

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Mt Tongariro (Geonet)

Mt Tongariro erupts, flights affected video

Mt Tongariro has erupted this afternoon, closing the crossing track and affecting flights.

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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has re-opened (file)

Track rugged, but better than ever - guide

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has re-opened today, and according to one tour guide the track is now better than ever.

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