In this file pic, Indonesian Navy personnel watching on as Mount Anak Krakatau spews volcanic materials during an eruption in the waters of Sunda Strait. - AP
JAKARTA: The deadly eruption of a volcano in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty this week left six people confirmed dead and dozens of visitors to the island injured. Rescuers were coping with toxic gases and smaller eruptions as they tried to search for eight missing tourists presumed killed in the disaster.
A famed tourist attraction, the White Island volcano is one of several in New Zealand and thousands that encircle the Pacific. Most lie far from major cities and are watched carefully for signs of danger: normally visitors were permitted to explore the volcano’s crater.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
