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'Watch this space' for signs of Ruapehu eruption - geologist (1 News)

A volcanic expert says it remains to be seen whether increased volcanic activity at Mt Ruapehu will lead to an eruption. The alert level at the volcano was ...

The 2019 eruption of Whakaari/White Island is an example of this. “It’s not definite evidence that that will happen but it’s the sort of thing we look for so that we can be prepared for these types of eruption events in the future,” says Professor Shane. GeoNet says volcanic eruptions can sometimes happen at Level 2 with no warning.

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'Don't worry' about Mt Ruapehu volcanic activity, mayor says (RNZ)

Locals living near Mt Ruapehu appear unfazed by the signs of elevated volcanic unrest, despite the strong tremors and the lake heating up.

"People from the Ruapehu District have learnt to be very resilient." "Much of our businesses rely on the weather - it doesn't matter if you're in tourism or farming, what happens from the skies and from the earth is make or break for your business." "Without negating the power of the mountain ... it's always in the back of your mind but it's definitely not a dominating concern at this time," Hinch said. "I mean we're living [next to the mountain] every day of the year, and occasionally it does its thing," he said. The volcanic alert level at Mt Ruapehu was raised to level two since yesterday. The Tukino Mountain Clubs Association, nestled on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu would not worry unless the volcano stayed at level two for some time.

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