Whakaari Eruption Produces Ash Cloud Moving East

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An ongoing low-level eruption at Whakaari, also known as White Island, has generated a volcanic ash cloud drifting east at an estimated 5 knots. A Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center bulletin dated October 22 states that the eruption began at 19:44 UTC on October 18. The ash cloud was estimated to reach flight level 030 from the surface. However, the ash could not be identified in satellite imagery. The height estimate was based on earlier webcam observations, while computer models helped forecast the cloud’s movement and distribution. A further advisory was scheduled by 12:48 UTC on October 22.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00A volcano is still erupting, but its ash cannot be seen in satellite images.

00:05White Island in New Zealand has been in a continuous, low-level eruption since October 18.

00:10The Wellington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center issued its latest bulletin on October 22.

00:16It places the estimated ash cloud close to the volcano, moving slowly east.

00:21But satellite images could not show where the ash was at that time.

00:25Earlier webcam images were used to estimate how high the ash had risen.

00:29So the ash forecast relies on a computer model to estimate its spread.

00:33The center gives forecasts for the next 18 hours, with the cloud staying near the island.

00:39Those forecasts show where ash may spread, not where it has been seen.

00:43The next bulletin is due within six hours.

00:46For now, the ash cloud remains an estimate, not a clear satellite sighting.

00:51Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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