Ash still being emitted

Whakatane: Whakaari/White Island is continuing to emit ash in the steam and gas plume, but gas levels have decreased.

An observation flight on Monday confirmed there were still small amounts of ash in the plume, although levels of ash emission have lowered over the past few days.

Since last Wednesday, ash coating on some of the web camera windows has made it difficult for volcanologists to see the active vent area. — RNZ