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flag Survivors described chaos, explosions, and ash during the first day of the Whakaari/White Island eruption inquest.

flag Survivors of New Zealand's Whakaari/White Island eruption recounted their terrifying experiences during the first day of the official inquest, describing sudden explosions, thick ash clouds, and chaotic scenes as tourists and staff scrambled for safety. flag Many spoke of confusion, burns, and the difficulty of navigating the island's rugged terrain amid the disaster. flag The inquest, examining the causes and response to the 2019 eruption that killed 22 people, continues to gather testimony from witnesses and experts.

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