09-12-2019, 11:50 PM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
Originally Posted by Ciderman
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White Island has been a popular destination for tourists and locals for over 30 years. It is a continually active volcano the warning levels go up and down frequently . There was , despite a rise of one level little change to warrant closing the tours. The chances of being caught in an eruption were probably about the same as being struck by lightening. I would happily take that chance. Two of the people killed were tour operators.Back in the 1930's there was a sulphur mining business set up but a sudden eruption killed 10 workers whose bodies were never found.
Don't be so sensible Ciderman.
10-12-2019, 01:46 AM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
Being privately owned, the government has no jurisdiction over it. It is fool hardy to visit the island, regardless. Tourists have to sign a waiver that they are well aware of the risks, however the tour operator and/or the owner must take full responsibilty.To have allowed the tourists to go into the crater is beyond belief.
10-12-2019, 03:37 AM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
Originally Posted by Tiffany
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Mad, given the warnings, that the tours were allowed to go on. Some people only see money.
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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How awful - but - why, oh, why were they still allowed to go there after warnings of an imminent eruption? Madness.
Originally Posted by Isa49
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Being privately owned, the government has no jurisdiction over it. It is fool hardy to visit the island, regardless. Tourists have to sign a waiver that they are well aware of the risks, however the tour operator and/or the owner must take full responsibilty.To have allowed the tourists to go into the crater is beyond belief.
I know bugger all about volcanoes but this man does and he explains why there were no warnings of the eruption and why it was a surprise even to expert volcanologists.
10-12-2019, 07:25 AM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
Originally Posted by Ray Cathode
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Don't be so sensible Ciderman.
10-12-2019, 07:42 AM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
Originally Posted by Muddy
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I would never go and visit an active volcano .( even a dormant one is suspicious ) I don’t care how rare it is you won’t catch me there .
There seems to be some confusion over whether or not warnings were issued. Does anyone know for sure?
10-12-2019, 08:54 AM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
I think the "criminal investigation" might be a bit misleading. Whenever deaths are involved in a system controlled by a business the investigation is simply to ensure that there is no culpable action necessary.The warning levels go up and down a lot and were not considered dangerous as they were in the 1 to 2 levels of a 5 level scale and happened many times over the past decades.
Sad though the event is, it is probably statistically safer visiting that volcano over the last 30 years.than riding a motorbike.
10-12-2019, 03:06 PM
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Re: New Zealand volcano: At least five dead after White Island eruption
Originally Posted by summer
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I just read there is to be a criminal investigation....so there must be some concern that people were knowingly put in danger
Yes Summer, I heard something on the lunchtime news about this. They were saying there is to be an investigation as to why anyone was allowed on there.
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