Predictions -
What do I think I know about this disaster?
It was a volcano eruption at Whakaari
What do I think I will find out about this disaster?
How much people died and how much people survived
1. What is the name of the cruise ship that sent
guests to visit Whakaari/White Island?
The cruise ship was called " Ovation of the seas "
2. Why does Whakaari/White Island have two
names?
Captain Cook named it White Island, while the local iwi called her Te Puia o Whakaari, their angry ancestor, so the official name is Whakaari/White Island.
3. What time on December 9th did the volcano
erupt?
It happened at 2 : 11 PM
4. How many people lost their lives in the eruption?
22 people died from the eruption
5. Why was a rahui placed on the island?
A rahui was placed on the island and sea,
as it was now considered to be a grave.
6. What is an example of heroism from this passage?.
Pilots flew three helicopters to the still-erupting island. They were able to
airlift 12 critically injured survivors directly to
Whakatane Hospital.
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