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Whakaari

Volcanic ash from Whakaari halts flights – Expert Reaction

Volcanic ash from Whakaari halts flights – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 August 2024

Volcanic ash from an eruption on Whakaari/White Island caused flight delays and cancellations for airports in the Bay of Plenty […]

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Using satellites to study Whakaari – Expert Reaction

Using satellites to study Whakaari – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 19 June 202111 December 2024

A satellite measuring sulphur dioxide emissions fortuitously passed over Whakaari/White Island almost an hour after its deadly eruption on 9 […]

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Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Top Ten Science Stories of 2020

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 10 December 202009 December 2024

2020 has been one of the most challenging years for scientists and journalists in recent history, as researchers and media […]

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Charges laid after Whakaari/White Island disaster – Expert Reaction

Charges laid after Whakaari/White Island disaster – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 November 2020

Thirteen parties including GNS Science are facing charges following the 2019 Whakaari/White Island eruption that claimed 22 lives. Three individuals […]

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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019

Top Ten Science Stories of 2019

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 December 201909 December 2024

From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]

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