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shield volcano 1334 m (4,377 ft)
Vanuatu, -16.25°S / 168.12°E Current status: restless (2 out of 5) Ambrym webcams / live data | ReportsAmbrym volcano videosAmbrym volcano books | ToursAmbrym volcano eruptions:
1774, 1820(?), 1863, 1870(?), 1871, 1883, 1884, 1886, 1888, 1894, 1898, 1908, 1909(?), 1910, 1912, 1913, 1915, 1929, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977 (2x), 1979 (2x), 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1996, 2006, 2008, 2009 -ongoing Typical eruption style:Effusive, formation of lava lakes Last earthquakes nearbyAmbrym volcano toursThe Volcanoes of Ambrym - the Grand Traverse (11-days volcano expedition to Ambrym - individual departures & group tours) Volcanoes and Cultures - Adventures in the South Sea (16 days volcano and photo expedition to Ambrym and Yasur volcanoes, Vanuatu) Latest satellite images  Sentinel hub | Landsat 8 Ambrym volcano news:Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu): increased activity, alert level raisedFriday Sep 01, 2017 08:03 AM | BY: T  Map of Ambrym's exlusion zones around Benbow and Ambrym (image: Geo-Hazards)  Satellite image of Ambrym from 17 Aug 2017 (image: Sentinel / ESA)
According to Vanuatu's volcano monitoring agency Geohazards, the "volcanic activity at Ambrym is showing drastic changes." The alert level for Benbow and Ambrym volcanoes was raised from 2 to 3 (on a scale of 1-5). What exactly the nature of the reported increased activity is was not specified in the report, unfortunately. Likely, it consists of a combination of increased detected seismic activity, degassing and high levels of lava lake activity which all could be precursors of potentially dangerous explosions from the active craters, in particular at Benbow and Marum (but also including the smaller vents of Maben-Mbwelesu, Niri-Mbwelesu and Mbwelesu). An exclusion zone of 2 km radius around Benbow and 3 km around Marum was declared (danger zones A and B, see map), for visitors to "avoid volcanic projectiles, gases, ashes and any other volcano activity related incidents. Volcanic gas and ashes can also affect villages that are exposed to trade winds." (Geo-Hazards) ---
Links / Sources: Previous newsMonday, Jul 24, 2017 During our most recent Vanuatu volcano expedition, a small group stayed 4 days and nights in the Ambrym caldera. Expedition leader volcanologist Yashmin Chebli reported: ...
[more]Friday, Jun 09, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Friday, Jun 09, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Sunday, May 21, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
[more]Monday, Apr 03, 2017 Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ...
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