The power and pressure it has. WOW! I still think of the people who died and got injured on that volcano 🌋. I hope the survivors are doing well. And for the families left behind and missing their loved ones, ❤ my heart goes out to you. I hope you find peace. 😢
Great footage from the legend. For those who do not know, the helicopter sound is his trademark for most of Geoff's drone vids. Very touching to see the helicopter. I hope it is left there as a memorial.
Such a useful tool these modern drones are, making it completely safe for observation and reporting dangerous locations for operators of them. Excellent clear footage WOW.
@@sixthsenseamelia4695 That is the problem, Te Puia Whakaari has been active for more than a century. It's base level is essentially 1. You know what whould be a good idea..... White Island VR tours. Use drone footage via VR headsets etc while still on the North Island. Maybe we could get that to work.
@petert3355 That's a good point about the alert level, not sure which one is applicable? 0 1 & 2 are unrest categories, 0 being no increased eq activity. Omgosh, YES! VR drone flights are epic! I wonder if we can convince Geoff to become a VR Drone Pilot? I'd love that so much, that'd be freaking awesome ha ha! 😂
About 30 years ago, I visited NZ and with two associates we rented a small float plane which flew us inside White Island volcano. The pilot told us if we flew through the smoke the engine would stop, so we told him to "get the f..k out of there". I still have photos looking up at the rim from inside the volcano. I also remember that as when we flew back to the base the black swans scattered in front of the plane as we were landing. Good times, good memories.
The ocean is awesome, what beautiful colors. It doesn't seem disturbed by what's going on around it. All that ash and smoke coming from that one vent is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing video. And the sound of the venting gas. Incredible power. I found the helicopter sound effect unnecessary and disrespectful considering the previous events at this location.
Thanks for this, its been awhile since ive seen or heard anything about it. Interesting to see the state its in, I wonder if itll erupt again like it did in ‘19
1:25 that sound it's terrific loud. The amount of pressure being released it's absurd, a never ending blast of ash and gas coming out.......totally unbelievable this crater was allowed for visitors in the previous years. In case you didn't know and know this island for the 1st time, It's White Island in New Zealand and in the previous you could visit this volcano and have some trekking to the heart of the crater, even knowing it was an active volcano. A few years ago, the island suffered a severe eruption and many visitors lost their life inside the crater. There's a documental video about that success on Netflix or Amazon Video, can't remember exactly which one is really. But shows the tragic event told from relatives and some survivors.
Lack of crater lake (low); vents exposed. Hence ash etc escaping. Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain :) Thanks for the excellent view into Whakaari.
The drone has has a microphone aboard, because they wanted to capture the noise of the vent. The rotor sound is not apparent while it is close to the vet, because the sheer power of the volcanoes noise drowns out the rotor sound. If you doubt that, watch the video again, and note the sound being captured BEFORE the rotor starts running.
@@uncletiggermclaren7592 sigh... you missed the point entirely. he was saying that drones don't typically sound like diesel engines onboard helicopters, they have a high-pitched electrical motor sound because most are powered by electric motors. The helicopter sounds would have been added in during post-flight editing of the video.
I expect it was unable to fly for some reason when Whakaari erupted in 2019 and killed some people and injured so many more. White Island volcanic eruption of 2019, volcanic eruption on December 9, 2019, on Whakaari/White Island, located off the coast of eastern North Island, New Zealand, which resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals and injured numerous others. At the time of the eruption, 47 people (adventure tourists and guides) were on the uninhabited island. Most of the visitors were from Australia, but some of them were from the United States, Germany, New Zealand, China, and other countries. Many were passengers on a cruise ship that had docked nearby to allow sightseeing excursions. The eruption lasted approximately two minutes. In the aftermath of the tragedy, visits to the island were suspended.
The ash probably damaged the engine during the 2019 eruption of Whakaari. So after, it couldn't fly. With all the people needing evac, the helicopter was left behind. And no one ever went back for it after.
Strange the insurance company has'nt put a strop on the main rotor shaft and lifted back off the island to recondition it...type thing. Looks like it's up for grabs now-free helicopter any1....?
Would someone please explain the sound on this. This was not a helicopter - it was a drone. What drone sounds like this? And the gas and ash plume? Where did that come from?
The only explanation I could give is if this were real would be a home-built drone that uses a diesel engine to fly. Otherwise, yeah, it's just sound effects added in post for some reason.
In the video description: "Just to clarify, a drone has no sound, from the brief times we could hear the sound it was identical to Dukono in Indonesia. This was the sound used in this video." (I don't know if it was added to description later or was there from beginning).
It's an erupting volcano, where do you think the gas and ash come from? Google it and get an education on how volcanoes work, they don't all pump out huge amounts of lava.
Hi Geoff - great footage!! I'm an amateur drone pilot - and am intrigued as to the rules about flying over/around White Island - do you know if your flight was legal?
Is that Volcanic Air helicopter still sitting there from the disaster? You would think they would have been able to recover it, but not surprised with New Zealand health and safety
@@megpeg1168Too true! I can only imagine how terrifying it was for those unfortunate people caught up in that steam explosion eruption, I certainly would never want to go there!
Brilliant video. It's nice to see updates on this beautiful but volatile mariine volcano. I suppose all foot traffic is banned now since the eruption. It's a shame but understandable. Looking at the landmass, I still fail to see how the 2 missing victims could be washed away in a rain storm that followed the eruption. It doesn't seem feasible to me. However, deadly, it certainly can be as proved. Hope to see trips starting in the future, wouldn't hold my breath, though! Do the Buttles still own this island, or have they sold it on? No doubt it's brought them millions in landing fee's. It is possibly no longer insurable to have any member of public set foot on it.. Who would know if the odd trespasser had a boat? The rebellion in me says I would if I had a boat, what's stopping them?? Common Sense... Drones are much safer.
My husband and I visited white Island several years ago and I was fascinated with the remains of the Sulphur mine. I took many photos of the structures but now it looks like it's all completely gone. What happened to the jetty? The survivors of the 2019 eruption were rescued from it but now there's nothing
My grandfather worked for national geographic, also worked as an aerial photographer, and even worked for the Air Force taking pictures of experimental aircraft. I wish he were still alive today because I would love to know what he would say about being able to use drones for photography.
@@Michael-lz1qv Sorry, but adding fake sound without open notice is deception of the viewer. So it does affect US and is not his business only. [added notice] I don't know if it was added to description later or was there from beginning, but I just read in the video description: "Just to clarify, a drone has no sound, from the brief times we could hear the sound it was identical to Dukono in Indonesia. This was the sound used in this video." So, there is an open notice. OK :)
Great footage Geoff. Just a quick technical question. The long horizontal shots are easy to understand to a non drone pilot, but there was about a 5sec vertical clip, looking straight down. Even though the camera is gimballed, how were you able to get such an overhead shot, without the violent thermals affecting in part, the stability of the actual drone itself. Serious question. T.I.A.
Hard to get a sense of scale. Judging from the perspective and the helicotper size at 1:20 that wold be, what, about 3-4 meters across at the base of the plume??
One little hole under huge pressure surely it will blow open at some point?. Spent some teen years living on the Minden in Tauranga and White Island was always visible in variable stages of unrest from our house. Amazing to see thanks for posting.
Nice video. How does the vent actually sound? Rather than the seemingly unrelated chopper, blast and perhaps real sounds randomly overlaid on vodeo stream.
Geoff, it’s great footage which I’m sure GNS is grateful for. But isn’t there an exclusion zone around Whakaari? I know you’re not allowed to step onto the island, but it seems risky to be able to get within metres of the shore… especially while it is actively erupting. Take care mate, no one needs more people getting hurt.
The power and pressure it has. WOW! I still think of the people who died and got injured on that volcano 🌋. I hope the survivors are doing well. And for the families left behind and missing their loved ones, ❤ my heart goes out to you. I hope you find peace. 😢
Whakaari/White Island located off the coast of eastern North Island, New Zealand for those who didn’t know
Thanx 🤗🇦🇺🦘
Google mapped it, thx. Couldn't get much further away from me, Boston Ma. (USA)
Looks like mount saint helens but on a island
Thank you
Great footage from the legend. For those who do not know, the helicopter sound is his trademark for most of Geoff's drone vids. Very touching to see the helicopter. I hope it is left there as a memorial.
the helicopter sounds are corny, but that footage is fantastic.
Such a useful tool these modern drones are, making it completely safe for observation and reporting dangerous locations for operators of them.
Excellent clear footage WOW.
Great footage, shes a little grumpy atm! Seeing that wrecked helicopter was quite sobering too, and reminds us of that terrible day.
Amazing. I was there on the day of the Kaikoura quake and to see how much has changed sends a shiver down your spine.
Wow! 😮 Thank you so much for capturing and sharing this current Te Puia Whakaari eruption footage! You rock Geoff! ( Geology pun lol) 😁
Thanks Amelia
Sixth sense Amelia well hello my pretty friend 😃
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@@uapnz0698 hey there 😎👍🏿
She's fare blowing.top class video
Thanks. My wife and I used to consider a bucket list trip to Te Puia Whakaari. This is as close as we will get.
Same. I'd still go given the opportunity. If the activity level is at 0.
It is an incredible experience to walk the volcano
@@sixthsenseamelia4695 That is the problem, Te Puia Whakaari has been active for more than a century. It's base level is essentially 1.
You know what whould be a good idea..... White Island VR tours. Use drone footage via VR headsets etc while still on the North Island.
Maybe we could get that to work.
@petert3355 That's a good point about the alert level, not sure which one is applicable? 0 1 & 2 are unrest categories, 0 being no increased eq activity.
Omgosh, YES! VR drone flights are epic! I wonder if we can convince Geoff to become a VR Drone Pilot? I'd love that so much, that'd be freaking awesome ha ha! 😂
I’ve watched this cranky hill for years and went out there in 2008. Thank you so much for this amazing aerial adventure you’ve taken us on!
The force, the noise, the video: impressive and outstanding!
Unfortunately, all the audio is fake, but the video is really cool!
Great footage! Awesome to see that vent roaring away like that!
Great video! I've missed the live cameras on the island. Being a volcano nerd, this has made my night
"a more vigorous plume" Indeed!!! .... power puffing 💪
That was amazing, thank you.
About 30 years ago, I visited NZ and with two associates we rented a small float plane which flew us inside White Island volcano. The pilot told us if we flew through the smoke the engine would stop, so we told him to "get the f..k out of there".
I still have photos looking up at the rim from inside the volcano. I also remember that as when we flew back to the base the black swans scattered in front of the plane as we were landing. Good times, good memories.
Shesh, those closeups are absolutely terrifying 😅 Excellent footage :)
Great insight into that volcano, Geoff. Keep up the good work..
Wow brilliant. Love how steady and clear your camera is.
The ocean is awesome, what beautiful colors. It doesn't seem disturbed by what's going on around it. All that ash and smoke coming from that one vent is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Man you get outstanding footage 😄 it's true what they say, you can't teach an old dog new tricks because the old dogs know all the tricks 😂 amazing 😃
Umm, why the fake helicopter rotor sound-track. C'mon
Ummm who really cares.The video ain't made just for you buddy boy. Go away you spoiled little kid.
Superbes images qui illustrent bien le danger de Whakaari🤩
Amazing video. And the sound of the venting gas. Incredible power.
I found the helicopter sound effect unnecessary and disrespectful considering the previous events at this location.
What a trip!
This is a spectacular video.
Here from DrFox2000 Volcano X youtube channel. Awesome footage Thank you
Wow, great shots Geoff, looks like an amazing trip. Wish I could join you.
Great footage Geoff.
Thanks for this, its been awhile since ive seen or heard anything about it. Interesting to see the state its in, I wonder if itll erupt again like it did in ‘19
1:25 that sound it's terrific loud. The amount of pressure being released it's absurd, a never ending blast of ash and gas coming out.......totally unbelievable this crater was allowed for visitors in the previous years.
In case you didn't know and know this island for the 1st time, It's White Island in New Zealand and in the previous you could visit this volcano and have some trekking to the heart of the crater, even knowing it was an active volcano. A few years ago, the island suffered a severe eruption and many visitors lost their life inside the crater.
There's a documental video about that success on Netflix or Amazon Video, can't remember exactly which one is really. But shows the tragic event told from relatives and some survivors.
i was born in 1963 grew up less than 100kms away it has really never stopped
Nice footage Geoff. Great to see that Mother Nature hasn't yet got her aim spot on yet, and you are still standing ...keep on keeping on 👍
Lack of crater lake (low); vents exposed. Hence ash etc escaping.
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain :)
Thanks for the excellent view into Whakaari.
Helicopter noises? It’s such a great video, why add in that nonsense?
The drone has has a microphone aboard, because they wanted to capture the noise of the vent. The rotor sound is not apparent while it is close to the vet, because the sheer power of the volcanoes noise drowns out the rotor sound.
If you doubt that, watch the video again, and note the sound being captured BEFORE the rotor starts running.
@@uncletiggermclaren7592 sigh... you missed the point entirely. he was saying that drones don't typically sound like diesel engines onboard helicopters, they have a high-pitched electrical motor sound because most are powered by electric motors. The helicopter sounds would have been added in during post-flight editing of the video.
@@badgercdlyons My thoughts too....was thinking why does the drone sound like a Helicopter.
@@badgercdlyons "diesel engines"
Show us what helicopters have diesel engines.
@@slimjim1125 jet-a is basically diesel...
Awesome footage mate, unbelievable to see it like that
Awesome footage. Well done. Love seeing this.
You send your drone up and play helicopter sound effects. 😮
That's angrier than I expected... Who wasted that chopper? Very expensive item to leave behind eh...
CAA "forgot" to cancel landing clearance when the alert level was raised, all avoidable ....
I expect it was unable to fly for some reason when Whakaari erupted in 2019 and killed some people and injured so many more.
White Island volcanic eruption of 2019, volcanic eruption on December 9, 2019, on Whakaari/White Island, located off the coast of eastern North Island, New Zealand, which resulted in the deaths of 22 individuals and injured numerous others. At the time of the eruption, 47 people (adventure tourists and guides) were on the uninhabited island. Most of the visitors were from Australia, but some of them were from the United States, Germany, New Zealand, China, and other countries. Many were passengers on a cruise ship that had docked nearby to allow sightseeing excursions. The eruption lasted approximately two minutes. In the aftermath of the tragedy, visits to the island were suspended.
The ash probably damaged the engine during the 2019 eruption of Whakaari. So after, it couldn't fly. With all the people needing evac, the helicopter was left behind. And no one ever went back for it after.
Civil Aviation Authority?
Strange the insurance company has'nt put a strop on the main rotor shaft and lifted back off the island to recondition it...type thing.
Looks like it's up for grabs now-free helicopter any1....?
..and this is how it should have and should always be viewed. From a safer distance! 👍
Would someone please explain the sound on this. This was not a helicopter - it was a drone. What drone sounds like this? And the gas and ash plume? Where did that come from?
The only explanation I could give is if this were real would be a home-built drone that uses a diesel engine to fly. Otherwise, yeah, it's just sound effects added in post for some reason.
In the video description: "Just to clarify, a drone has no sound, from the brief times we could hear the sound it was identical to Dukono in Indonesia. This was the sound used in this video." (I don't know if it was added to description later or was there from beginning).
@@badgercdlyons A diesel engine? What helicopters or even drones use a diesel engine?
It's an erupting volcano, where do you think the gas and ash come from? Google it and get an education on how volcanoes work, they don't all pump out huge amounts of lava.
Fantastic footage. Super clarity.
Excellent footage and eerily reminiscent of the last
Wow, that landscape.
This is superb footage.
Thanks for sharing.
wow. that was really special. thanks so much for the video!!
Hi Geoff - great footage!! I'm an amateur drone pilot - and am intrigued as to the rules about flying over/around White Island - do you know if your flight was legal?
Wow, thanks for sharing!
cool White Island footage, mate.
Amazing, beautiful and terrifying at the same time
Thankyou, great footage!
Thanks for the awesome footage. Eerie footage of that helicopter adds to the feeling
Is that Volcanic Air helicopter still sitting there from the disaster? You would think they would have been able to recover it, but not surprised with New Zealand health and safety
Beautiful footage nice work
Great footage.. could not see the old ruins of the mining plant?
I do hope that it is opened up again...
RIP, The right place at the wrong time...
Amazing footage of the activity, looking like it may be a long time before the place will be open for business again.
Hopefully will never be open again. It’s now a burial ground and a sacred place. Should be admired from a distance (imo 😊)
@@megpeg1168Too true! I can only imagine how terrifying it was for those unfortunate people caught up in that steam explosion eruption, I certainly would never want to go there!
Wonderful footage! Thanks!
Excellent footage!!Always remember those who die on the volcano in 2017, and the survivors to find released and peace.
Great work as allways Geoff
Cool footage 👌 Whats the name of drone are you using cheers
Brilliant video. It's nice to see updates on this beautiful but volatile mariine volcano. I suppose all foot traffic is banned now since the eruption. It's a shame but understandable. Looking at the landmass, I still fail to see how the 2 missing victims could be washed away in a rain storm that followed the eruption. It doesn't seem feasible to me. However, deadly, it certainly can be as proved. Hope to see trips starting in the future, wouldn't hold my breath, though! Do the Buttles still own this island, or have they sold it on? No doubt it's brought them millions in landing fee's. It is possibly no longer insurable to have any member of public set foot on it.. Who would know if the odd trespasser had a boat? The rebellion in me says I would if I had a boat, what's stopping them?? Common Sense... Drones are much safer.
Wow looked even more amazing than when I stood there at the crater's edge in 2012
My husband and I visited white Island several years ago and I was fascinated with the remains of the Sulphur mine. I took many photos of the structures but now it looks like it's all completely gone. What happened to the jetty? The survivors of the 2019 eruption were rescued from it but now there's nothing
Hows the Drone Geoff? And dame from ash in the air on the rotors?
My grandfather worked for national geographic, also worked as an aerial photographer, and even worked for the Air Force taking pictures of experimental aircraft. I wish he were still alive today because I would love to know what he would say about being able to use drones for photography.
Thanks Geoff 🌿
Great footage thanks!
Thanks for the video.
Incredibly energetic. So many minor fissures. Amazing.
Wow! Thank you for the footage 😢
Great footage
The violence of that smoke boiling out of the ground is quite disconcerting. Easy to imagine the whole thing blowing up in your face.
Amazing footage !!
Stay safe! Thanks for sharing this video
Thank God for Geoff!! Love the spirit ❤
Amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Why did you put other sounds over the video? It’s not a helicopter or a rocket.
Its a drone
My godness, stop complaining, do it better. Some people really are complete jerks
@@Michael-lz1qv Sorry, but adding fake sound without open notice is deception of the viewer. So it does affect US and is not his business only.
[added notice] I don't know if it was added to description later or was there from beginning, but I just read in the video description: "Just to clarify, a drone has no sound, from the brief times we could hear the sound it was identical to Dukono in Indonesia. This was the sound used in this video." So, there is an open notice. OK :)
Great footage Geoff. Just a quick technical question. The long horizontal shots are easy to understand to a non drone pilot, but there was about a 5sec vertical clip, looking straight down. Even though the camera is gimballed, how were you able to get such an overhead shot, without the violent thermals affecting in part, the stability of the actual drone itself. Serious question. T.I.A.
the gimbal in these drones can be controlled and tilted up and down, there's also a very decent zoom
@@takefivefilms thanks Geoff for the response. It makes sense.
@bryanbadger6841 The drone was well away, it has a serious zoom.
@@takefivefilms Yep 😀
@@geoffmackley thank you to the real Geoff. Sorry thought the previous response to my question was from you. And again thank you.
Thank you for the video. As i remember it, there was a steaming lake w😢ere the volcanic vents are now
Lots of pressure there :)
Hard to get a sense of scale. Judging from the perspective and the helicotper size at 1:20 that wold be, what, about 3-4 meters across at the base of the plume??
Roughly yes mate
I remember the White Island explosion 😢
Wow it's certainly going hard. One day I will make it up that end of the island to see it with my own eyes.
WOW!!! Another one turns on!!! 😳
It shows how explosions can form if that was blocked or it cannot vent fast enough to relieve pressure .
One little hole under huge pressure surely it will blow open at some point?. Spent some teen years living on the Minden in Tauranga and White Island was always visible in variable stages of unrest from our house. Amazing to see thanks for posting.
Nice video. How does the vent actually sound? Rather than the seemingly unrelated chopper, blast and perhaps real sounds randomly overlaid on vodeo stream.
wow so amazing. any tours scheduled there for the next few days or so?
Likely never
Hopefully never. People passed away and got seriously injured there.
Great! Back in business 🌋💪🏻
Wow amazing
Was that one of the tour choppers that got left behind. Do you think it will blow the top off the crator.
Thanks for your incredible work you do.
How did we ever survive without 4k drone footage. Great vid,
Wow, great footage.
Wow, the power of mother nature. Awesome
Stunning 😮👌
Just to clarify, was that an alpaca gliding over the water in the early part of the video? 🙂 Good video, thanks!
Hi mate, yes correct, an Alpaca
the amount of materials in the water shows it has been pretty active lately.
its scarily mesmerising to watch ..love it Thanx!
Geoff, it’s great footage which I’m sure GNS is grateful for. But isn’t there an exclusion zone around Whakaari? I know you’re not allowed to step onto the island, but it seems risky to be able to get within metres of the shore… especially while it is actively erupting. Take care mate, no one needs more people getting hurt.
Yeah I think there’s a no fly zone at alert level 3
nice footage
That looks pretty dang scary.