Lopevi volcano

Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) said at the current state, the 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 is limited to on the island.

VMGD said current observations and analysis of seismic activity recorded from the monitoring network confirm a continuing high unrest volcanic activity in Level 2. The activity continues to occur in the active craters near the summit crater and consists of ongoing emissions of steam and other gases.

The alert level was raised to 3 (on GeoHazards' scale of 0-5 highest), meaning "minor eruption".

Wellington VAAC mentioned the eruption was confirmed by pilot observers and issued an alert about possible ash plumes estimated not to surpass 10,000 ft (3 km) altitude and drifting SE. 

The most likely type of activity that seems to be occurring is strombolian explosive activity from the summit. Lopevi is one of the most active volcanoes of Vanuatu and has frequent explosive-effusive eruptions of varying intensity.