Ambrym Volcano Videos

shield volcano 1334 m (4,377 ft)
Vanuatu, -16.25°S / 168.12°E

Spattering from the active south vent inside Benbow crater, Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu)

Gas escaping in pulses from the lava lake contained inside the conduit beneath this crater, throwing out liquid spatter. Taken on May 23, 2009, during the recent expedition to Vanuatu: http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcano-tours/vanuatu/volcanoes_south_sea.html

Spattering lava from a crater of Ambrym volcano, Vanuatu

View onto an active vent inside the Benbow crater on Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu). The open conduit contains a lava lake. When gas escapes from the liquid bursting gas bubbles throw out liquid lava spatter. Taken on May 23, 2009 during our most recent expedition to Vanuatu: http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcano-tours/vanuatu/volcanoes_south_sea.html

Map of the Ambrym caldera

A sketch map of the vast caldera of Ambrym showing the location of its multiple vents. Taken from Stromboli Online.

Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 January-6 February 2024 (Continuing Activity)

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) reported that lava effusion in Ambrym began on 13 January and lasted for four days, producing a lava flow in Benbow Crater. Since then, steam emissions were ongoing and observed through 31 January. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 0-5). ... Read all

Thu, 1 Feb 2024, 11:00

Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 January-6 February 2024 (Continuing Activity)

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