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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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