VOLCANIC DISTURBANCES.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXIX, Issue 69, 22 March 1906, Page 2

VOLCANIC DISTURBANCES.

ERUPTION ON RUAPEHU

ICE MINGLING WITH BOILING

WATER

[press association.]

AUCKLAND, March 22. On Thursday a large column af steam ascended from Ruapehu. A party ascended the mountain and found that a violent eruption had taken place. On looking across the lake, which is 500 yards wide, it was seen to be violently boiling near the centre. On the south side of the lake ice cliffs were shattered and large pieces of ice came tumbling into the boiling water. The Ngauruhoe volcano adjacent was also very active, sending out volumes of smoke and ash.