Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano.
It has the potential to erupt with little or no warning when in a state of elevated volcanic unrest.
In recent days it has been demonstrating greatly elevated activity.
The NZ Herald is an active news outlet.
It has the potential to cynically catastrophise with little or no warning when in a state of elevated click fever.
In recent days it has been dealing with statistics in the manner of an extremely dyspeptic elderly gentleman or a driver in a demolition derby.
