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  "path": "/2026/03/12/white-island-volcano-alert-level-raised-to-3-new-zealand/",
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  "textContent": "A weak eruption was detected at Whakaari / White Island volcano in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, on the morning of March 12, 2026, prompting authorities to raise the Volcanic Alert Level from 2 to 3 and the Aviation Colour Code from Yellow to Orange. According to GeoNet monitoring data, ash was observed in a low-level plume above the main vent, with ashfall confined to the crater floor.\n\nSource",
  "title": "White Island volcano Alert Level raised to 3, New Zealand"
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