In the winter of 1985 I was driving through the Mojave Desert with a friend, talking about our apparent need for new river gear. As we passed the Twenty Nine Palms Marine Base, a man unexpectedly appeared on the side of the road selling used ammo cans. My friend and I laughed wildly and quickly came to realize that the moment was "All In A Days' Karma". This blog contains the occasional ramblings of a died-in-the-wool westerner who loves seeing, understanding, and being alive upon these landscapes. I cherish the moments of bliss and irony that come to all of us as we explore the planet and its residents (and perhaps visitors) in the short time we are here.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Incredible Story of the White Island (New Zealand) Volcanic Eruption of December, 2019

Screen capture from video taken offshore during the eruption

Outside Magazine has published a detailed and informative first-hand account of the fatal steam blast eruption of New Zealand's White Island that occurred in December, 2019. You can access the story here. Warning - the story is quite graphic about rescuers arriving on scene inside the crater after the blast. Please be sure to click on the video link provided in the story detailing the photographic journey of one Brazilian tourist who was there.

 It was December 9 and a beautifully clear New Zealand day. At 2:11 PM, the volcano let loose. GNS Science is New Zealand's provider of Earth and geoscience information and hosts GeoNet. Here is a description of the White Island volcano from GeoNet. If you are going to visit New Zealand and are interested in geology, GeoNet is a fantastic resource for all things geologic.
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