Australian toll at 14 from New Zealand White Island volcano

The latest official update indicates 14 Australian citizens and residents are likely to have died in Monday's volcanic eruption in New Zealand - that's half of the 28 citizens and residents caught up in the disaster.11 confirmed dead, or presumed dead or missingOne further survivor expected to be brought home within 24 hoursFriends of Jason Griffiths, Karla Mathews and Richard Elzer say they are deeply saddened to have lost the trio.

Jessica Richards and her mother Julie are among the Australian victims of the volcanic eruption on White Island.Brisbane woman Julie Richards, 47, and her daughter Jessica, 20Adelaide schoolgirl Zoe Hosking, 15

Why were they allowed to visit an Active Volcano, one that clearly shows that it has an explosive history?

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