Whakaari / White Island
Whakaari / White Island is a volcano in New Zealand, 321 m high. It last erupted in 19 April 2025.
- Elevation
- 321 m
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Last eruption
- 19 April 2025
Whakaari was named "White Island" by Captain Cook on 1 November 1769. Cook noted in his journal, "I have named it White Island because as such it always appeared to us". According to LINZ this name came from the dense clouds of white steam emanating from it. Alternatively, he may have been alluding to the guano deposits that once covered the island. Although Cook sailed close to the island, he did not record that it was a volcano.
Details
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Geology
- Andesite, Basaltic andesite, Dacite
- Location
- Bay of Plenty, (off) North Island, New Zealand
- Map Size
- 200
- Other Name
- Whakaari (Māori)
- Elevation M
- 321
- Prominence M
- 321
- Last Eruption
- 19 April 2025
- Volcanic Zone
- Taupō Volcanic Zone
- Label Position
- bottom
Questions about Whakaari / White Island
Where is Whakaari / White Island?
Whakaari / White Island is in New Zealand.
How high is Whakaari / White Island?
Whakaari / White Island is 321 m high.
When did Whakaari / White Island last erupt?
Whakaari / White Island last erupted in 19 April 2025.