Ruapehu volcano (North Island, New Zealand): increased seismic activity

GeoNet volcanologists have collected water samples from Crater Lake and measured volcanic gases in the plume last week. Seismic data have been analysed in detail. The amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulphur gases (SO2 and H2S) have increased since the last measurements on 7th February 2020. Water samples are being analysed this week, with chemistry results expected by next week. New…