Volcanic Alert Level
In Vanuatu, we use a system of Volcanic Alert Level to define the current status of each volcano. The alert levels range from 0 to 5. The alert levels are used to guide any appropriate response.
| Vanuatu Volcanic Alert Level System | ||
| Title | Level of Alert | Description Area / Distance |
| Very Large Eruption |
5 |
Danger beyond caldera, on entire and surrounding islands and also chance of flank eruption |
| Moderate Eruption |
4 |
Danger on volcanic cone, caldera and all island, possibility of very large eruption and also chance of flank eruption |
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Minor Eruption |
3 |
Danger within caldera, volcanic cone and other specific area, possibility of moderate eruption and also chance of flank eruption |
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Major Unrest |
2 | Danger around the crater rim and specific area, notable/large unrest, considerable possibility of eruption and also chance of flank eruption |
| Signs of Volcanic Unrest | 1 | Notable signs of unrest, possible danger near eruptive vents |
| Normal | 0 | No signs of change in the activity, limited danger |
| An eruption may occur at any level and levels may not move in sequence as activity can change rapidly | ||
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This system applies to all Vanuatu’s volcanoes. The Volcanic Alert level is set by the National Geohazards Observatory within Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department based on the level of volcanic activity. For more information, see www.vmgd gov.vu or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call at 24686 for alert levels and current volcanic activity. Version 2.0, 2014. |
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The Vanuatu Volcanic Alert Level System (Suitable to print)