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Epi volcano, Vanuatu: news & activity updates

Updated: Mar 29, 2024 15:00 GMT-

East Epi volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 December-12 December 2023 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 13 Dec 2023, 15:00
On 4 December the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that minor unrest continued at East Epi during November. Volcanic seismicity was sustained, though no activity was observed above the ocean surface. The Alert Level remained at 1 (on a scale of 0-5) and the public was warned to stay outside of the Danger Zone, defined as a 2-km radius around the active submarine vent. Read all

East Epi volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 6 December-12 December 2023 (Continuing Activity)

Thu, 7 Dec 2023, 11:00
On 4 December the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that minor unrest continued at East Epi during November. Volcanic seismicity was sustained, though no activity was observed above the ocean surface. The Alert Level remained at 1 (on a scale of 0-5) and the public was warned to stay outside of the Danger Zone, defined as a 2-km radius around the active submarine vent. Read all
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Epi volcano
Stratovolcanoes 833 m / 2,733 ft
Vanuatu, -16.68°S / 168.37°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Epi volcano eruptions:
2004 
Typical eruption style
unspecified