New Zealand - White Island volcano erupts, 19 dead, many injuries from cruise excursion, 9 Dec 2019 *charges*

[Blondie in Spokane]

White Island volcano survivor shares details about her recovery and most painful part of ordeal | Daily Mail Online

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

White Island photographs shared for first time since volcano erupted in New Zealand | Daily Mail Online

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

White Island volcano survivor Stephanie Browit shares photos of her recovery from third degree burns | Daily Mail Online

 

[Hatfield]

White Island volcano survivor Stephanie Browit shares photos of her recovery from third degree burns | Daily Mail Online

Thanks for the updates Blondie and thanks for keeping the thread updated with current articles.

I havent forgotten the victims and I will never forget this incredible tragedy.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Oh you are so kind, Hatfield - thank u.

I meant to add in my last post how brave Stephanie has been to share her story. It hurts to think of the incredible physical pain she has endured, not to mention the astounding mental anguish she must deal with for the rest of her life. Unimaginable.

What a sad, horrific tragedy. Prayers for them all.

eta: p.s. I like reading your comments on Suzanne’s thread. Clear, concise & well thought out!

 

[they'll get you]

Latest news & updates from White Island
White Island volcano (New Zealand): seismic unrest continues at generally low levels
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 06:47


White Island volcano (New Zealand): seismic unrest continues at generally low levels

 

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White Island volcano (New Zealand): seismic unrest continues at generally low levels
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020 06:47 AM | BY: MARTIN

Gas emissions from White Island volcano today (image: GeoNet)
GeoNet reported that volcanologists did a three gas flight observations and one observation flight over the last 6 weeks.
Results from the gas flights indicate that magma beneath the volcano still degasses at high rates. The vent system above the magma appears to be open, allowing the gas to escape relatively unobstructed. During fine weather conditions this will generate moderate to large gas-steam plumes above the island
White Island volcano (New Zealand): seismic unrest continues at generally low levels

 

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5:50pm 16 Oct 2020
White Island crater floor.

GeoNet Monitoring Whakaari/White Island

 

[they'll get you]

"We started seeing smoke coming out of the crater, and then only a few seconds later, we heard the tour guide scream 'run!'"
Almost a year on from the New Zealand tragedy that killed 21 people and left many others with severe burns and injuries, survivors stuck on the island tell 60 Minutes they felt 'abandoned', when rescue crews, trained and dedicated to run towards danger, were instead directed to stay away.

"I thought I was going to die." Survivors of the White Island volcano disaster speak to 60 Minutes

 

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Rescue crews admit they waited too long to help survivors, one year on from volcano disaster

The organisation at the heart of the search and rescue mission in the aftermath of the White Island volcano disaster has conceded it could have reached the injured sooner.

Rescue crews admit they waited too long to help survivors, one year on from volcano disaster

 

[they'll get you]

13 Nov, 2020 02:36 PM

Ash and dark plumes can be seen coming from Whakaari/White Island for the first time this year - showing a greater level of unrest at the surface of the volcano.

As a result, GNS said in a statement today it had raised the volcanic alert level to level 2 and the Aviation Colour Code to Yellow.

Volcanic alert level 2 indicates the primary hazards are those expected during volcanic
unrest; steam discharge, volcanic gas, earthquakes, landslides and hydrothermal activity.

Whakaari/White Island: Alert level raised as ash, dark plumes seen for first time this year - NZ Herald

 

[they'll get you]

During the past week, a small sequence of earthquakes has been recorded close to the island, also known as Whakaari, and there had been several episodes of slightly increased volcanic tremors.
Whakaari/White Island alert level raised to two after ash plume darkens

 

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I found this interesting and detailed vid

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

White Island survivor, 64, who suffered serious burns in volcano explosion dies in hospital | Daily Mail Online

 

[they'll get you]

White Island survivor, 64, who suffered serious burns in volcano explosion dies in hospital | Daily Mail Online

I wonder if a battle ensued over 4 months to confirm his death was because of the volcano. Insurance? Money?

Horst Westenfelder, 64, from Germany, died in an overseas hospital due to medical complications.

He died on July 2 but his death has only now been confirmed as resulting from the blast, New Zealand Police said in a statement on Thursday.

 

[they'll get you]

WorkSafe New Zealand has filed charges against 13 parties

"This was an unexpected event, but that does not mean it was unforeseeable and there is a duty on operators to protect those in their care," he said.

Charges filed over White Island tragedy

 

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Ten parties face charges under the act which carries a maximum fine of $1.4million.
Three individuals are charged as directors or individuals who were required to exercise due diligence to ensure the company meets its health and safety obligations.


Charges filed over White Island tragedy

 

[they'll get you]

White Island anniversary: Heartbreak and pain continues for families of victims
The anniversary of the White Island tragedy today is a "heartbreaking" time for the Australian families who lost loved ones a year ago.
The volcanic eruption on the island off New Zealand at 2.11pm on December 9 last year killed 22 people, including 14 Australians.
Families of White Island victims still feel heartbreak one year on

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Stephanie Browitt shares recovery update more than one year after White Island volcano tragedy | Daily Mail Online

 

[SouthAussie]

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Royal Caribbean takes legal action against survivors of New Zealand's White Island volcano disaster

The cruise company has filed lawsuits in the Australian federal court to try to stop survivors suing it in the US

In litigation in Miami, American couple Ivy and Paul Reed, who were severely burned when the White Island volcano erupted a year ago, and Australians Marie and Stephanie Browitt, who lost family in the disaster, have accused Royal Caribbean of failing in its duty to keep passengers safe by allowing a day trip to White Island to go ahead despite warnings the volcano might erupt.

But last week the cruise company applied to the federal court in Australia for a ruling prohibiting the families from going any further with their US lawsuits.

Royal Caribbean, which is the biggest cruise company in the world, claims a clause in the ticket contract governing the voyage means courts in the Australian state of New South Wales are the only venue that can hear disputes over the disaster.

They allege Royal Caribbean either knew or ought to have known that the volcano was dangerous but went ahead and sold tickets to the day trip anyway in order to maximise its profit.