Eruption

Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department said the monitoring system at Saratama Ambae recorded volcanic earthquakes and emissions of steam and clouds of smoke high up to 694.48m and contains sulphur dioxide gas (SO2 gas) which can cause acid rain.

The Met office said the Manaro Vui volcano is continuing in a major unrest state.

The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 2.

People in the South East of Ambae have been advised to give serious consideration to potential volcanic hazards.

Lascar volcano, which sits in the Andes, rumbled into action on Saturday, triggering minor earth tremors.

BBC reports no damage in the surrounding area has so far been reported, but an initial green warning was raised to yellow.

Chile's National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) defines "yellow" as meaning a volcano is unstable.

The classification also means experts are monitoring a site for minor explosions and appearances of smoke, according to Sernageomin.

The Department of Environment has analysed sulphur dioxide concentration levels over Fiji, and has confirmed that they are below the World Health Organisation's air quality guidelines.

The Department will continue to closely monitor the situation and work with the Fiji National Disaster Management Office and Fiji Meteorological Service.