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Lake water is highly toxic.

Is the water in the lake drinkable?

  • White Island

The water in the central lake is highly acidic and toxic. It approaches 66 ° C and the steam that emerges from it requires a gas mask.

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It is necessary to borrow a zodiac to dock to the pontoon.

How to get to White Island?

  • White Island

Vessels do not approach the pontoon. It will be necessary to complete the journey aboard a zodiac.

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Corrosion has literally devoured metal!

How do you explain the ruin of the factory?

  • White Island

Watch the last pieces of metal of the factory that survived and you will understand how acid the air is.

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Toxic vapor sometimes requires a gas mask.

Is the gas mask mandatory?

  • White Island

A gas mask is distributed to all participants. You can wear it for your comfort (if you are asthmatic for example) or when the guide requires it. It is essential at the level of the central lake.

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It is easy to understand why you have to stay on the track.

Is the volcano visit free?

  • White Island

You have to stay on the track during the visit. Some fumaroles release burning gases at 800 ° C!

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Start of the visit in single file in the crater.

How does the visit take place?

  • White Island

Visitors wear a yellow helmet. They are framed by two guides with a red helmet so that they can be easily recognized.

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The group is approaching the central lake ...

Are we going to visit the central crater?

  • White Island

The central crater is on the program of the visit. It has a burning lake that we approach with caution.

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The impression of being on another planet!

Does the landscape have vegetation?

  • White Island

No kind of vegetation can survive on the surface of the volcano. You would think you are on another planet of the solar system.

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Latest zodiac shuttles to retrieve latecomers.

How does the visit end?

  • White Island

In addition to visiting the volcano, it is possible to register for scuba diving. The zodiac will pick you up afterwards.

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The acidity of the air colors the rock.

How to explain the hue of the rock?

  • White Island

It is the exceptional acidity released by the fumaroles that explains the red color of the rock.

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The ruins of the sulfur plant.

What was the role of the abandoned plant?

  • White Island

The sulfur plant is in ruins and corrosion devours it little by little. Some will say that it is slowly digested by the volcano.

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A magnificent environment, but hostile to man.

Is the environment suitable for humans?

  • White Island

The volcano offers a striking contrast with the colors we are used to see in nature.

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Who could survive here without equipment?

Why do we have to equip ourselves before starting the visit?

  • White Island

The gas mask is not always necessary, but it is indispensable near the central crater where the toxic lake is located.

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Rest assured, the white smoke does not announce an eruption.

Does the white plume rising from the crater announce an eruption to come?

  • White Island

The white cloud above White Island does not indicate an eruption. These are the vapors that rise from the central lake.

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New Zealand is located on the Pacific Rim.

How to explain the volcanic activity of the territory?

  • White Island

New Zealand is located at the end of the Pacific Ring of Fire. This explains the presence of active volcanoes on the North Island, or offshore at White Island in the Bay of plenty.

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The Pee Jay V approaching White Island.

How to get to White Island?

  • White Island

Only one company is allowed to go to the island. The Pee Jay V keeps its distances with the volcano and it will be necessary to disembark in zodiac.

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The White Island Volcano is off the North Island.

Where is the White Island Volcano in New Zealand?

  • White Island

White Island lies off the North Island, in the Bay of plenty.

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Many dolphins escort the ship.

Can we see dolphins on the way?

  • White Island

The dolphins are numerous in the bay of plenty. The chances of seeing them during the journey are high.

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It's time to clean the ash that covers our shoes.

Is the visit dirty?

  • White Island

You should wear walking shoes to visit the volcano. You will find them covered with ash at the end of the visit.

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Notice the color of the water colored by sulfur.

What color is the sea near the volcano?

  • White Island

The sulfur that flows from the White Island volcano colors the sea in yellow.

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The mountain rumbles and whistles in a disturbing manner.

Does the volcano make noise?

  • White Island

The active volcano rumbles and whistles constantly. Rest assured, its degree of activity is constantly measured by the volcanologists.

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