NGAURUHOE WAKES

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 48, 20 November 1925, Page 8

NGAURUHOE WAKES

ACTIVITY AFTER SEVENTEEN MONTHS’ QUIET VOLUMES OF VAPOUR AND DEBRIS EMITTED EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN MANY PLACES The volcano Ngauruhoe, x which has been quiescent since the beginning of June last year, is again displaying considerable activity. Large volumes ot vapour and clouds of debris have been emitted. Earthquake shocks have been felt in many northern towns, one on Wednesday night being described as quite severe.

By Telegraph— special Correspondent. Auckland, November 19. Telegraphing last night, the, “Herald’s” Taupo correspondent said 1 :— Ngauruhoe was emitting large volumes of vapour early yesterday morning but later was obscured from view by hazy weather conditions. A motorist who arrived here from Raetihi in the evening stated that when he passed the volcano was belching out great clouds of vapour., The mountain could be seen clearly this morning and was still smoking strongly. The upper half of the cone lias' been covered with debris, causing it to stand out black, in strange contrast with the still snowcovered peaks of Ruapehu and Tougariro.

The present activity is the first of anv note since that of June 4 of last year. The throwing out of vapour by Ngauruhoe has been in progress for several days and has become more pronounced. The heavy smoke cloud as the wind carried it from the mountain „ this morning soon obscured the view of Ruapehu, but left Tongariro well in sight. The violent gales of the past few days died down yesterday, and last night one of the most brilliant stars had a distinct halo round it, due, it is suggested, to the condition of the atmosphere owing to Ngauruhoe’s activities.

Using a powerful marine telescope about an. hour before sunset this evening heavy volumes of smote could still be seen issuing. The whole district seems enveloped in haze and the sunset was very .beautiful.

EARTHQUAKE FELT IN .MANY PLACES Auckland, November. 19. A sharp earthquake shock was felt in the city at 10.20 p.m., and it was also felt at Morrinsville, Waiuku and elsewhere. Taumarunui, November 19. Shortly after 10 o’clock last night a fairly severe earthquake, was experienced, lasting seven seconds. Some alarm was caused, but no damage has been reported. Ngauruhoe has been active for. three or four days, and yesterday a column of smoke seven or eight hundred feet high was emitted from the crater. The volcano is still active to-day, though not to the same • extent as yesterday. Last night several earthquake shocks were felt in the vicinity of Waimarino.

Te Kuiti, November 19. The most severe earthquake shock for many years was experienced in this district at 10.20 last night. _ It started with a low rumbling and minor vibrations, and ended with a violent shock, which rattled window frames and crockery and caused alarm among the people. The direction of the movement appeared to be from north to south, and the shock lasted nearly half a minute. No damage is reported. Taihape, November 19. An earthquake, preceded by a loud rumbling sound, was experienced here about 10.25 last night.