Starting at 19:28 h local time yesterday, 

Significant rapid inflation at the famous volcano has been detected since early April and likely represents accumulation of rising magma underneath.

An earthquake swarm under the Vatnajökull icecap, 

Authorities have raised alert levels at New Zealand’s White Island,

“Volcanic activity on the peninsula has dramatically intensified.”

Latest activity prompts evacuation of nearby residents.

“They might get a white xmas … ash not snow,” says reader Laurel.

Ecuador has issued an orange alert — the second-highest warning level — for towns near the Tungurahua volcano,

Guatemala residents are on alert

One of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia,

Mount Tongariro volcano in the central North Island has erupted,

Pressure building under Mt Ruapehu.

Residents put on alert.