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Latest news from Gaua volcano:
Gaua volcano (Vanuatu): increasing seismic activity
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2013
A tendency of increasing seismic activity has been observed since June and GeoHazards keep a close eye on the volcano, which still remains at alert level 1 (on a scale of 4) for the moment. Areas within 3 km from the crater and the summit area should not be approached, today's new volcanic activity bulletin reads. ... [more]
Possible eruption of Gaua, Vanuatu
Monday, Apr 29, 2013
The Wellington VAAC reported on 29 April that a Qantas Airline pilot noticed a possible ash plume from Gaua volcano. ... [more]
 

Gaua volcano

stratovolcano 797 m / 2,615 ft, Vanuatu, -14.27°S / 167.5°E
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