What is the other name of the partially submerged volcano Whakaari in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand which was under monitoring for undergoing a "heightened unrest"?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a)  White Island
Explanation: •  Whakaari, also known as  White Island, is an active and partially submerged andesite stratovolcano located in the  Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. • In  April 2026, the volcano was placed under close monitoring by  GNS Science as it transitioned into a state of " heightened unrest," characterized by increased steam activity and seismic tremors. • The island is New Zealand's most active  cone volcano and has been built up by continuous volcanic activity over the past 150,000 years. • It is famous for its  sulfurous environment and acidic crater lake, which contribute to its distinct "white" appearance from a distance. • The volcano gained global attention following a tragic and major eruption in  December 2019, which resulted in the suspension of all tourist activities on the island.
Information Booster: • The full Māori name for the volcano is  Te Puia o Whakaari, which translates to " The Dramatic Volcano." • It is a popular site for  scientific research due to its hydrothermal system and is considered one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world for remote monitoring.
Additional Knowledge: Whakaari / White Island (Option a) • It sits on the  Taupō Volcanic Zone, a highly active volcanic and geothermal region in the North Island of New Zealand. • About  70% of the volcano remains underwater, making the visible island only the peak of a much larger submarine structure.
Islands of different colors (Options b, c, d) • While "Red Island" and "Green Island" exist as common names for various small landmasses globally, they are  not associated with the Whakaari volcano in the Bay of Plenty.