VANUA LAVA VOLCANO
13°80’S 167°47’E Summit 3021ft (921m)
Current Vanuatu Volcano Alert Level: Level 1
The Vanua Lava volcano activity continues to show signs of unrest. The Vanua Lava Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1.
Volcanic unrest continues at Vanua Lava. New observations have confirmed that the Vanua Lava volcanic activity is likely to continue at similar levels, consistent with Volcanic Alert Level 1. The volcanic hazards danger zone is limited around the volcanic area and the sulfur river areas.
Latest field observations confirmed the ongoing presence of volcanic gases at the volcanic area and around the sulfur river.
The Vanua Lava volcanic alert level has been at Level 1 since 27th May 2016. The current observations are consistent with the Volcanic Alert Level 1 activity. Level 1 indicates “Signs of unrest, with a volcanic hazards danger zone located 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 strongly reminded to NOT approach the volcanic areas and the sulfur river areas. These zones are hazardous due to the hot springs and volcanic gas presence. Visitors and communities of Vanua Lava Island will continue to expect hot springs and volcanic gas when approaching the volcano and sulfuric 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 continues to closely monitor this volcano activity. More information will be provided when necessary.