The eruption had been “really unexpected”.
“You can measure and monitor but sometimes mother nature will do her own thing.”
Yeah, like climate. From stuff.co.nz: (h/t to reader Dr K.A. Rodgers)
Mt Tongariro has erupted, with ash fall closing roads and prompting a potential threat warning for central North Island regions.
The eruption at 11.50pm last night threw rocks and spewed ash from the Te Mari craters, near Ketetahi hot springs, on the northern side of the mountain, GNS Science said.
Civil Defence said volcanic activity could pose a threat to Waikato, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu-Whanganui, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki.
People living in those areas were advised to stay indoors with all the windows and doors closed and listen to the radio for updated emergency information and instructions.
The Desert Road section of State Highway 1, northeast of the mountain, and State Highway 46, to the north, had been closed due to the ash.
Ash had reportedly fallen as far east as Napier, police said.
The eruption had been “really unexpected”.
“You can measure and monitor but sometimes mother nature will do her own thing.”
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Mr. Watts, while the amount of coverage you’ve given New Zealand recently has all been jolly nice and even a little flattering, I think you’re getting a little carried away in posting on this little eruption though, I live not a heck of a long way from Mt Tongariro and wasn’t aware of the eruption until I read about it on your site.
Now, if you’re looking for a New Zealand related story with far greater AWG implications, can I draw your attention to the eruption of a gas BBQ at Kiwi House in London about 3 hours ago, this event is especially significant a it was a large 8 burner BBQ, with the flames leaping a full 2 stories into the air. This dramatic event will, I have no doubt, and justifiably, receive far greater coverage in the NZ media over the next couple of days than the Tongariro eruption. Admittedly, being a gas BBQ the AGW implications are far less than they would have been had it been a coal BBQ, but still, given your recent obsession of my country, I urge you to give it the coverage on its AGW implications that it deserves.
Kind regards,
Andrew Worth.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/7443992/Fire-at-Londons-Kiwi-House
That was exciting!
Thought of this site when I accidently ran across this in a red herring hunt!
10 Most Active Volcanoes
So back to the subject; just what is Tongariro up to ? Is this a big event, or is the mountain just trying to raise its status compared to its more impressive neighbors ?
http://rankexploits.com/musings/2012/on-volcanoes-and-their-climate-response/