Terrifying videos capture the moment New Zealand's Whakaari volcano erupted

Five people have been confirmed dead in a volcanic eruption that shook New Zealand's White Island on Monday afternoon.

The active volcano, which is also known Whakaari, is situated off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, and is accessible to tourists via guide boat. Both overseas visitors and locals are believed to have been caught up in the explosion.

Police are still working to determine exactly how many people were affected, and how many remain on the island. At the time of writing, authorities have said fewer than 50 people are believed to have been on or near it at the time the eruption took place. Read more...

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