Mount Tongariro erupted for the first time in over a century on Monday night, 6th of August, 2012. We live approx. 245km (3 hours) South of National Park where Mount Tongariro is. The eruption consisted of mostly rock and ash. There have been more small earthquakes in the region lately but the news said that Volcanologists didn't expect the eruption and they are looking into any other potential eruptions.
We are not being affected by the eruption. The ash cloud is blowing east toward the Pacific and the news report this morning said that it should be gone by evening. No news as to what other kinds of activity should be expected.
Per mom's wisdom and encouragement, I am going to prepare a few items in case of an emergency evacuation. :)
