Eight people are missing and presumed dead -- four days after the volcano erupted.
A total of 47 people were on the island, which is 50 kilometers off the coast of Whakatane on the country's North Island, when the eruption occurred on Monday. Eight people have been confirmed dead, with eight others missing and presumed dead. Another 21 people are in specialist burns units in hospitals across New Zealand, while seven others have been flown to Australia for treatment -- with more expected to follow, health officials said Thursday.
Hide Caption 2 of 13 Photos: Michael Schade, a visitor to the island, captured this photo from a boat, moments after the eruption began.Hide Caption 3 of 13 Photos: Tour operators evacuate tourists from White Island.Hide Caption 4 of 13 Photos: Emergency services attend to a person injured in the eruption, after arriving at the Whakatane Airfield.
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