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On December 9th, 2019, 47 people were on or near the popular tourist destination White Island, New Zealand. As they explored the island, the volcano erupted, and within minutes, they were bombarded with deadly heat and toxic ash that enveloped the island. This is the story of what happened on that tragic day.

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