Minor state of unrest

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) said, “Latest data analyses from the monitoring system shows that the volcano seismicity is sustained but there is no manifestation at the surface. The phreatic explosions propelling ash some 100m into the atmosphere only lasted a few hours on the 1st of February 2023.”

The latest observations confirmed no steam above the water surface.

“With the ongoing volcano activity and its associated hazards, the danger zone remains at 2Km radius from the active submarine vent.

The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 1.

Latest data analysis from the monitoring system shows volcanic earthquakes and sometimes emissions of steam and gas at both craters.

However, the Volcanic Alert level is maintained at Level 1.

With the ongoing activity and the associated hazards, the danger zone at the summit area remains limited inside the Permanent Exclusion Zone at Benbow and Danger Zone A at Marum.