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Saturday December 14, 2019

Searchers Fail To Find Remaining Bodies As New Zealand Volcano Death Toll Rises To 16

Divers near New Zealand's White Island search for a body after the volcanic eruption earlier this week. New Zealand Police hide caption

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Searchers Fail To Find Remaining Bodies As New Zealand Volcano Death Toll Rises To 16

December 14, 2019 • Monday's volcanic eruption killed at least 16 people, many of them tourists visiting White Island. Authorities have been trying to recover two more bodies, even under the threat of another eruption.

Thursday December 12, 2019

Despite Warning Of 2nd Eruption, NZ Teams Recover 6 Bodies On White Island

A rescue boat approaches New Zealand's White Island on Monday. A volcano on the island erupted, killing at least eight people. Michael Schade/AP hide caption

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Despite Warning Of 2nd Eruption, NZ Teams Recover 6 Bodies On White Island

December 12, 2019 • Specialists went to the volcanic island Friday morning local time in a dangerous operation, as scientists warned of a roughly even likelihood of a fresh eruption. Eight people were killed Monday.

Wednesday December 11, 2019

New Zealand Scrambles To Treat Burn Victims From Volcanic Eruption

A view of the White Island volcanic eruption Monday off the coast of Whakatane, New Zealand. Health officials reported some patients received burns on at least 30% of their bodies. Lillani Hopkins/AP hide caption

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New Zealand Scrambles To Treat Burn Victims From Volcanic Eruption

December 11, 2019 • Officials have ordered cadaver skin for injured tourists following Monday's deadly eruption on White Island. Health officials reported some patients received burns on at least 30% of their bodies.