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Bulletin N°4- Vanua Lava Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°4 - VANUA LAVA ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
VANUA LAVA VOLCANO 13°80’S 167°47’E Summit 3021ft (921m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 1
Vanua Lava volcano is continuing to show signs of unrest. The Vanua Lava Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1. Volcanic unrest continues at Vanua Lava. New observations confirmed that the Vanua Lava volcanic activity is likely to continue at similar levels, consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 1. The danger zone for life safety is limited around the volcanic area and the sulfur river areas. Latest field observations and satellite images confirmed the ongoing presence of volcanic gases at the volcanic area and around the sulfur river. Volcanic hazards remain at the volcanic cone and areas around the sulfur river. Visitors of Vanua Lava volcano and communities of Vanua Lava Island will continue to expect volcanic gases while approaching the volcanic area and sulfur river areas. More, there is a presence of hot springs water at the sulfur river areas. Alert Level for Vanua Lava volcano has been at the Level 1 since 27th May 2016. The current observations are consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 1 activity. Level 1 indicates “Signs of unrest. The danger zone for life safety is at the volcanic area and the sulfur river areas”. All tourism agencies, visitors, local authorities, and people from Vanua Lava Island and general public are reminded to must NOT approach the volcanic areas and the sulfur river areas. In these areas, volcanic gases will always be expected with the presence of hot springs water at the sulfur river areas. Information about volcanic hazards are available at the link below: www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department will closely monitor this volcano activity. More information will be provided accordingly when necessary. <div style="text-align: center;"><i>For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
Bulletin N°4- Gaua Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°4 - GAUA ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
GAUA VOLCANO 14°16’0”S 167°30’0”E Summit 2615ft (797m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 2
Gaua Volcano is continuing in the major unrest state. The Gaua Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. Major volcanic unrest activity continues at Gaua and confined at the active vent at the summit area. Latest field observations confirmed Gaua volcanic activity conditions at the major unrest state are unstable. Gaua volcano activity is likely to continue at similar level, consistent with Volcanic Alert Level 2. The danger zone for life safety remain limited to on the volcanic cone (See Gaua caldera safety map below). Latest field observations showed continuing emission of volcanic cloud which may content steam and/or gas. Satellite images confirmed evidence of minor volcanic degassing during the past days. Volcanic hazards remain at areas around the volcanic cone. With this volcanic activity, acid rain may be expected at areas around Gaua volcanic cone specially those exposed to prevailing trade winds. Alert Level for Gaua volcano has been at Level 2 since 31st January 2018. The current observations are consistent with the Alert Level 2 activity. Level 2 indicates “Major Unrest. The danger zone is around the Gaua volcanic cone”. With this current volcanic activity, it is a useful reminder that eruptions can occur with little or no warnings. This is a reminder to all tourism agencies, local authorities, people in Gaua and the general public NOT to access areas around the volcanic cone. In this area volcanic gases will always be expected and other volcan risk could occur at any time in such major unrest state. Information about volcanic hazards are available at the link below: www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department will continue to closely monitor this volcano activity. More information will be provided when necessary.
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fig. </b>Gaua caldera safety map </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
Bulletin N°4- Ambae Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°4 - AMBAE ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
AMBAE VOLCANO 15°24’0”S 167°50’0”E Summit 4908ft (1496m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 2
Ambae volcano activity is continuing in the major unrest state. The Ambae Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. Major volcanic unrest at Ambae volcano continues and confined in Lake Voui eruptive vents. New field observations and seismic data analysis confirmed that Ambae volcanic activity conditions at this major unrest state remain unstable. The Ambae volcano activity is likely to continue at similar level, consistent with Volcanic Alert Level 2. The danger zone for life safety remain limited at 2 km radius from the 2017- 2018 active vents and flowing creeks during heavy rain. Recent field observation photos via webcam showed ongoing emission of volcanic steam and/or gases from Lake Voui eruptive vents. Satellite images showed evidence of minor volcanic degassing during the past days. Analysis of seismic data confirmed the ongoing major volcanic unrest activity at Ambae. With this ongoing volcanic activity, people of Ambae and neighboring islands can expect to observe volcanic cloud at the summit of Ambae Island. Volcanic hazards remain at the volcano summit area and flowing creeks (e.g. remobilization of remaining ash from 2017 and 2018 eruption). At this major unrest state, acid rain can be also expected at the summit area and villages located around the volcano summit specially those exposed to prevailing trade winds when the volcanic cloud reach few kilometers in height. The Ambae volcanic alert level has been at Level 2 since 27th December 2021. Observations of the current activity are consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 2. Level 2 indicates “Major unrest. The danger zone remains at the Danger Zone A which is about 2 km radius from the 2017-2018 active volcanic vents and within the area of flowing creeks during heavy rain”. With this current volcanic activity, it is a useful reminder that eruptions can occur with little or no warnings. All tourism agencies, local authorities, people on Ambae and the general public are reminded that the danger zone for live safety at the summit area remains at the Danger Zone A (See Ambae caldera safety map below) which is approximately about 2 km radius from the 2017-2018 active vents due to the presence of volcanic hazards such as gases and others volcanic activity related risk in this area and also including areas of flowing creeks during heavy rain. With the presence of remaining volcanic ash from 2017 and 2018 eruption at the summit areas, villages located near flowing creeks can continually expect changes in stream behavior and larger than normal flow rates during heavy rains. People on Ambae Island need to beware of the dangerous flows while approaching these creeks during heavy rains. Ambae volcano advice key message and information about volcanic hazards can be found at the link below: http://www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department will continue to closely monitor this volcano activity. More information will be provided as necessary.
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fig</b>. Ambae caldera safety map </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> Note : </b>« Posted sign » : Signs will be installed later at the locations shown on the above image. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
Bulletin N°6- Ambrym Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°6 - AMBRYM ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
AMBRYM VOLCANO 16°15’00”S 168°07’00”E Summit Elevation 4377ft (1334m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 2
Ambrym volcanic activity is continuing in the major unrest state. The Ambrym Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. Major volcanic unrest continues at Ambrym volcano and confined inside Benbow and Marum craters. New field observations and data analysis confirmed that Ambrym volcanic activity conditions at this major unrest state remain unstable. This activity is likely to continue at similar level, consistent with Volcanic Alert Level 2. The danger zone for life safety remain at 1 km radius from Benbow crater and 2 km radius from Marum crater and major cracked of 2018 eruption at the south eastern part of Ambrym. Recent field observation photos via webcam showed ongoing small steam cloud emission (fumarole) from both craters. The night glow at Marum crater is no longer visible as observed on 20th to 21st April 2024. Satellite images from 23rd April 2024 confirmed low to moderate thermal anomaly at Ambrym volcano. The satellite image showed evidence of minor volcanic degassing on April 20 2024. Seismic data analysis confirmed the ongoing major volcanic unrest activity at Ambrym. Volcanic hazards remain inside Benbow crater, areas around Marum crater and areas of major cracks of 2018 eruption at the South East of Ambrym. Although, the night glow at the volcano is not appear, Ambrym volcanic Alert Level remain at Level 2 since 17th January 2024. Observations of the current activity are consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 2. Level 2 indicates “Major unrest. The danger zone is at the Exclusion Zone which is about 1 km radius from Benbow crater and the Danger Zone A which is about 2 km radius from Marum crater with major cracked areas at the south eastern part of Ambrym”. With this current volcanic activity, it is a useful reminder that eruptions can occur with little or no warnings. All tourism agencies, local autorithies, people of Ambrym and the general public are reminded NOT to access the Permanent Exclusion Zone which is about 1 km radius inside Benbow crater and the Danger Zone A which is about 2 km radius around Marum crater (including Maben-Mbwelesu, Niri-Mbwelesu and Mbwelesu) (See Ambrym caldera safety map below). In thèse areas volcanic gases are expected and 2018 eruption major cracks can collapse in areas around Benbow and Marum craters anytime. Moreover, communities from South East Ambrym are advised not to access 2018 eruption major cracks at the South East of Ambrym. Ambrym volcano advice key message and information about volcanic hazards can be found at the link below: https://www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department continues to closely monitor this volcano activity. More information will be provided as soon as necessary.
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fig.</b> Ambrym caldera safety map </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Note :</b> « Posted sign » : Signs will be installed later at the locations shown on the above image. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
Bulletin N°4- Lopevi Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°4 - LOPEVI ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
LOPEVI VOLCANO 16°30’23”S 169°20’18”E Summit 4635ft (1413m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 2
Lopevi volcano is continuing in the major unrest state. The Lopevi Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. Major volcanic unrest at Lopevi volcano continues and confined at the active craters near the summit crater. New field observations and data analysis confirmed that Lopevi volcano conditions at the major unrest state remain unstable. This volcanic activity is likely to increase at any time but it could also remain at the same level for a longtime. The danger zone for life safety remain limited on the Island of Lopevi (See Lopevi safety map below). Recent field observation photos via webcam showed continuous emission of small steam plume (fumerole) at the summit crater. Satellite images showed evidence of minor volcanic degassing during the past days. Analysis of seismic data confirmed the ongoing major volcanic unrest activity at Lopevi. With this ongoing volcanic activity, volcanic hazards remain at the Lopevi Island. In the past, small or short-lived eruptions have followed volcanic unrest at Lopevi. The chance for an eruptive phase to follow the current volcanic unrest, like in January 2017, is likely. The Lopevi Volcanic Alert Level (VAL) has been at Level 2 since 23 September 2017. The current observations are consistent with the activity of the Volcanic Alert Level 2. Level 2 indicates “Major level of unrest. The danger zone for life safety is on the island of Lopevi”. With this current volcanic activity, it is a useful reminder that eruptions can occur with little or no warning. This is a reminder that all visitors to Lopevi may be affected by the volcanic unrest. Authorities, communities from the islands of Paama and Epi, travel agencies, and general public must take this information into consideration while visiting and/or approaching Lopevi Island due to the presence of volcanic hazards at Lopevi Island. Information about volcanic hazards are available at the link below: www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department will continue to closely monitor this volcanic activity. More information will be provided when necessary.
<div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fig. </b>Lopevi volcano safety map </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b> </b>For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
Bulletin N°4- Tanna Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°4 - TANNA ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
TANNA VOLCANO 19°32’0”S 169°26’30”E Summit 1184ft (361m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 2 Yasur volcano is continuing in the major unrest state. The Yasur Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2. Major volcanic unrest at Yasur continues and confined inside the volcanic crater. New field observations and data analysis confirmed that Yasur volcano condition at this major unrest state remain unstable. Its volcanic activity is likely to continue at this similar level, consistent with Volcanic Alert Level 2. The danger zone for life safety remain limited at 600 m radius from eruptive vents inside Yasur crater. Recent field observation photos via webcam showed that Yasur volcanic activity consists of ongoing explosions with steam and/or gases and/or ash emissions from eruptive vents. Satellite images confirmed evidence of low to substantial degassing during the past days. Seismic data analysis confirmed the Yasur ongoing major volcanic unrest activity and some explosions remain strong. Volcanic hazards remain inside the crater and/or around the caldera. Volcanic bombs may fall in and/or around the crater rim. Yasur visitors and Tanna communities’ members will continue to expect volcanic gas and ashes while approaching Yasur crater and caldera. At this major unrest state, volcanic ash fall and acid rain will continue to be expected by villages located in and around the caldera especially those exposed to prevailing trade winds when the volcanic cloud reaches few kilometers in height. The Alert Level for Yasur has been at the Level 2 since 18th October 2016. The current observations are consistent with the Alert Level 2 activity. Level 2 indicates “Major Unrest. The danger zone for life safety remain at the Danger Zone A which is about 600 m radius from the eruptive vents”. With this current volcanic activity, it is a useful reminder that eruptions can occur with little or no warnings. All tourism agencies, visitors, local authorities, people from Tanna Island and general public are reminded that danger area for life safety remains at the Danger Zone A (See Yasur caldera safety map below) which is about 600 m radius from eruptive vents due to the volcanic projectiles, ashes and gases presence in this zone. Villages located in and around the caldera will continue to expect volcanic gases and ash falls impacts. Yasur volcano safety map, visitors Fact sheet and information about volcanic hazards are available at the link below: www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources. The Department of Meteorology and Geohazards will continue to closely monitor this volcano activity. More information will be provided when necessary.
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fig.</b> Yasur caldera safety Map </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Note : </b>« Posted sign » : Signs will be installed later at the locations shown on the above image. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
Bulletin N°4- East Epi Activity
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VANUATU VOLCANO ALERT BULLETIN N°4 - EAST EPI ACTIVITY
Thursday April 25th 2024
EAST EPI VOLCANO 16°40′48″S 168°22′12″E Summit -111ft (-34m) Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 1
East Epi Submarine volcano is continuing to show signs of unrest. The East Epi submarine Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1. Volcanic unrest continue at East Epi submarine volcano. New observations confirmed that East Epi submarine volcanic activity is likely to continue at similar level, consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 1. The danger zone for life safety is limited at 2 km radius from the active submarine vents. Even though that communities members from Epi and neighboring islands cannot observed emitted volcanic plume above the sea surface, latest observation confirmed that East Epi submarine volcano remain active. Volcanic hazards persist at sea areas located around the submarine volcano. Ships with boats passengers, communities from Epi and neighboring islands will expect to observe volcanic pumice floating on the sea surface. These pumice may be also deposit at the Epi and neighboring islands coastal areas. Alert Level for East Epi submarine volcano has been at the Level 1 since February 2023. The current observations are consistent with the Alert Level 1 activity. Level 1 indicates “Signs of unrest. The danger zone for life safety is at 2 km radius from the active submarine vents”. All ships and boats owners, local authorities, people from Epi, Tongoa, Shepherd’s Islands and general public are reminded to must NOT approach 2 km radius from East Epi active submarine vents (See Est Epi submarine volcano safety map below). The risk of volcanic hazards is high in this zone. Information about volcanic hazards are available at the link below: www.vmgd.gov.vu/vmgd/index.php/geohazards/volcano/volcano-info/resources The Department of Meteorology and Geohazards will continue to closely monitor the submarine volcano activity. More information will be provided when necessary.
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Fig.</b> East Epi Submarine Volcano Safety Map</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>For further information, please contact Geohazards Division at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 24686.</i></div> |
