Tongariro, White Island alerts downgraded
Tongariro erupted late on August 6, throwing out rock, ash and steam. It was the first time since 1897 that it had erupted.
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Tongariro volcanic alert maintained
The aviation colour code around Mt Tongariro has been downgraded from red to orange, but the volcanic alert level remains at 2.
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