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At Least 100 Tourists Near Volcano, Says New Zealand PM as Several Go Missing After Sudden Eruption

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the volcanic island — also known as Whakaari — off New Zealand’s north coast had erupted while groups of tourists were visiting.

Image for representation. (Image: Reuters)

 

Wellington: A volcano erupted Monday on a small New Zealand island frequented by tourists, and a number of people were missing and injured after the eruption.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said about 100 tourists were on or near White Island when it erupted in the afternoon.

 

 

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