Criminal
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network
How a Volcanic Eruption Led to a Criminal Trial
28 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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In 2019, a volcano erupted off the coast of New Zealand - killing 22 tourists who were on it at the time. Four years later, a criminal trial began - where prosecutors claimed that several individuals and companies had violated workplace safety laws, and had “used an active volcano to make money.” Phoebe interviews Emily Clark from the Australian Broadcasting Company about the trial and what happened next.
You can also watch this interview at youtube.com/criminalpodcast.
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