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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. 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 volcanic degassing during the past days. Volcanic hazards remain at areas around the volcanic cone.
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 volcano risk could occur at any time in such major unrest state. Gaua volcano visitors will continue to expect volcanic gases while approaching the volcanic cone. Acid rain may be expected at areas around Gaua volcanic cone specially those exposed to prevailing trade winds. 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.