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Since the last update in February, the temperature at Te Wai ā-moe (Ruapehu Crater Lake) has remained steady around 20 °C but has recently begun a gradual decline to 17 °C.
Heat flux modeling indicates a consistent heat input of approximately 50 megawatts. For comparison, typical heat input values range from about 30 MW during cooler periods to more than 300–400 MW when the lake is significantly warmer (above 35 °C).
Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, as recorded by continuous gas detectors, remain steady at low levels—around 100 to 150 tonnes per day. These levels are consistent with background activity at Mount Ruapehu, with a modest supply of volcanic gas from depth contributing to the lake’s warmth.
Although the lake has not reached the higher temperatures usually seen during a heating phase, the continued flow of gas through the lake indicates that the vents remain

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WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on March 19, 2025.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Crawford, Harrison, Monona and Woodbury counties.

Constance C. Johnson-Cage has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments. 

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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Henderson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Henderson County is located at:

Salvation Army, 1213 Washington St., Henderson, KY 42420 

Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m. Central Time, Sunday.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA, get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is June 25.

You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other

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