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The Royal New Zealand Navy during a recovery operation on Whakaari/White Island, on December 13. Rescue and recovery efforts have been hampered by hazardous conditions on the island, and the danger of another eruption. EPA/Royal NZ Navy

Call for clearer risk information for tourists following Whakaari/White Island tragedy

Freya Higgins-Desbiolles, University of South Australia and James Higham, University of Otago

The tragedy at Whakaari/White Island highlights the need for consent forms to ensure tourists are fully informed when choosing to visit dangerous locations.
The volcanic alert level on Whakaari/White Island remains at three, one rung higher than it was when the eruption took place. AAP/GNS Science

Why were tourists allowed on White Island?

Michael Lueck, Auckland University of Technology

Visiting an active volcano involves risk. Hazard monitoring systems can issue warnings but in the case of the privately-owned White Island, the decision to take a tour falls to tourism operators.
The sudden eruption at White Island was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose several kilometres above the vent. GNZ Science

Why White Island erupted and why there was no warning

Shane Cronin, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Five people have died and several remain unaccounted for after a sudden volcanic eruption on Whakaari/White Island off the east coast of New Zealand.

Related Topics

  1. Adventure tourism
  2. Informed consent
  3. New Zealand
  4. Risk assessment
  5. Tourism
  6. Volcanic eruptions
  7. Volcanic risk
  8. Whakaari/White Island
  9. White Island eruption

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