Sunday, 31 October 2021

White Island Eruption

 Predictions: 

What do I think I know about this disaster?

All I know about this is that it all started with people seeing smoke coming towards them from a distance.

What do I think I will find out about this disaster?

I think I will find out some things that will help me during a class or something like that?



1. What is the name of the cruise ship that guests visit Whakaari/White island?
The cruise ship was called " Ovation of the seas "

2. Why does Whakaari/White Island have two names?
Captain Cook named it White island, while the local iwi called her Te Puia o Whakaari, their angry ancestor, so the official name is Whakaari/White Island.

3. What time on December 9th did the volcano erupt?
It happened at 2:11 PM

4. How many people lost their lives in the eruption?
22 people died from the eruption

5. Why was a rahui placed on the island?
A rahui was placed on the island and sea, as it was considered to be a grave.

6. What is an example of heroism from this passage?
Pilots flew three helicopters to the still-erupting island. They were able to airlift critically injured survivors directly to Whakatane Hospital.


Sadly my journey with these disasters has ended here. but thank you for reading my blog post I really appreciate it.

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