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Gaua is one of the most remote and most active volcanoes of the Vanuatu archipel. Its most recent eruption started in Sep 2009 from Mt Garet inside the caldera lake and is ongoing (as of April 2010).
stratovolcano 797 m / 2,615 ft Vanuatu, -14.27°S / 167.5°E Current status: restless (2 out of 5) Gaua webcams / live data | ReportsGaua volcano books | ToursGaua volcano eruptions:July 1962, 1963, Sep 1965, 1966, Jul 1967, 1968, Sep 1969, May 1971, Oct 1973 - Jan 1974, Jan 1976, April 1977, 1980, July 1981, April 1982, Sep 2009 - ongoing Typical eruption style:explosive, ash eruptions Last earthquakes nearby
Latest satellite images  Updates and volcano news from Gaua volcano:Gaua volcano (Vanuatu): increasing seismic activity
Wednesday Aug 14, 2013 14:58 PM | BY: T 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.
Satellite images show what is most likely a weak degassing plume from the volcano's main vent, Mt Garet on the shore of the caldera lake. The presence of the lake increases the risk of (usually sudden) phreatic explosions.
Ash emissions from Gaua were reported earlier this year in April based on satellite data, but had not been confirmed independently. Previous news
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]
Tuesday, Jan 04, 2011 Activity at Gaua volcano on Vanuatu remains low. The Vanuatu Meteorological and Geohazards Department reports that the volcano is now emitting less gas, and vegetation near the vent and in the direction of the trade winds on the western side of the island which were burnt by acid rains are now growing again. [more]
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 The remote Gaua volcano remains very active. Wellington VAAC monitors ash plumes often rising to 3 km (10,1000 ft) a.s.l. [more] Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010
The eruption of Gaua volcano (located in the far north end of the archipel of Vanuatu) is increasing and the situation is worsening for the inhabitants of the island, news articles report. As plumes reach 10,000 ft (3000m) elevation and the fresh ash contaminates water and food supplies on the island, promting authorities to prepare for an evacuation of about 3000 people from the island if the situation continues or gets worse. [more]More on VolcanoDiscovery: List and map of all volcanoes in Africa. Most volcanoes are located in the Great Rift Valley, but there are more.  Gorely volcano photos: Gorely is a young and very active shield volcano in southern Kamchatka. It is one of Kamchatka's easiest volcanoes to climb and offers stunning views into vast craters and the surrounding landscape.  Land of Theseus: A relaxed walking and study tour to one of Greece's hidden treasures and also one of the least known volcanically active areas in Europe.  Dallol hot springs: One of the most bizarre landscapes on earth: Dallol is a vast and very active hydrothermal field creating a colorful array of hot springs, small geysers, salt towers, colorful lakes and ponds in the middle of the deepest part of the Danakil desert and the Karum salt lake. |
