White Island Last Eruption 2024. Gns science said the eruption happened about 8.20am today. The volcanic alert level for whakaari was raised to level 3 on 9 august 2024, and since then the volcano has experienced ongoing minor eruptive activity including ash.
The volcanic alert level has been increased to 3. Steam and dark material ejecting from crater on whakaari / white island on 24 may, 2024, after a small eruption.