New study shows NZ volcano gas release

By Ben McKay
Updated June 19 2021 - 4:04am, first published 4:00am
New research shows "a four-fold increase in gas flux ... 40 minutes prior" to the Whakaari eruption.
New research shows "a four-fold increase in gas flux ... 40 minutes prior" to the Whakaari eruption.

A fortunately timed satellite passing over New Zealand's White Island volcano during its deadly 2019 eruption may have unlocked clues to predicting future blasts.

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