In the opinion of a volcanologist, White Island could see a series of volcanic eruptions down the road. The next 16 months could be consumed by the eruptions to conclude.

It is after a latest eruption this year on October 11 that the warning has been raised. The volcano named Bay of Plenty was noted to spew out lots of steam and mud into the air. Reportedly, the whole Main Crater floor had got impacted. Ejecta were found to have spread to some 350 m or more from the active emit.

Brad Scott, the volcanologist from GNS Science, affirmed that though, any such activity had not reiterated ever since, it was possible that the situation remained uncertain. He said that it could not be projected. Therefore, people were in need to remain very careful whenever they decide to go to White Island.

However, the Volcanic Alert Level has been brought by GNS down to 1 from Level 2 earlier. It is being said that the volcano would continually be overseen by the group.

The report said that there has been a significant drop in volcano seismic activity. Nevertheless, it is still erratic. Also, gas flux has been found high till now.