GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Whakaari / White Island
Whakaari is an active island volcano in the Bay of Plenty, off North Island’s northeastern coast. It is part of the wider volcanic system associated with subduction.
Fast Facts
- It lies about 48 km offshore in the Bay of Plenty.
- A fatal eruption occurred in December 2019.
- GNS Science monitors its activity through New Zealand’s volcanic alert levels.
Connected lessons
- Whakaari / White IslandMap, explanation and practice
- New Zealand: tectonics, rain and riversGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- North Island / Te Ika-a-MāuiRelated places
- Lake TaupōRelated places
- Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te MoanaRelated places