As a result the Volcanic Alert Level has increased from Level 1 to Level 2.
In a statement released today, the department said new scientific analysis suggest that the Ambrym volcano activity has significantly increased today, 25 January 2022 early morning around 4am.
“There were steam observed on Marum crater and significant steam, ash and gas observed on Benbow since 05:15am this morning. Volcanic hazards remain at the summit craters area and the South East part of Ambrym Island (e.g., major cracks from 2018).”
