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Five dead after volcano erupts off New Zealand’s east coast

Five people have been confirmed dead following a volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island, while dozens more were injured after a plume of white smoke and ash burst thousands of meters into the air.

This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand.
This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand.Read moreGeorge Novak / AP