The White Island volcano erupted Monday in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, while a group of tourists were on the island. (Michael Schade / EPA/Shutterstock)
An aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption. (George Novak / Associated Press)
The White Island volcano spews steam and ash. (Michael Schade / EPA/Shutterstock)
Tourists can be seen near the volcano’s crater on Monday. (GeoNet )
Tourists leave as the volcano erupts. (Michael Schade / EPA/Shutterstock)
A woman places flowers on a fence near the waterfront in Whakatane, New Zealand, on Tuesday. (Associated Press)