Yasur ###VOLCANOVIDEOS###

stratovolcano 361 m (1,184 ft)
Tanna Island, Vanuatu, -19.53°S / 169.44°E

Yasur volcano activity today (10 Sep 2013)

Time-lapse video showing explosive activity from Yasur volcano, Tanna island, Vanuatu. Note the bomb ejected to the lower outer slope at 0:05 (near the car park). More at http://webcams.volcanodiscovery.com

Volcanic eruption at Yasur volcano, Vanuatu (yasur_9977.wmv)

Spattering and strong strombolian explosion near the end, throwing glowing lava all over. Taken during the Round-The-World volcano tour in March-April 2010. http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/en/tours/around-the-world-volcano-tour.html

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Yasur (Vanuatu) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 December-31 December 2024 (Continuing Activity)

On 31 December the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that activity at Yasur continued at a level of “major unrest,” as defined by the Alert Level 2 status (on a scale of 0-5). Satellite and webcam images indicated that explosions continued, producing emissions of gas, steam, and/or ash. Gas emissions were identified in satellite images and seismic data confirmed continuing volcanic activity. ... Read all

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Yasur (Vanuatu) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 September-1 October 2024 (Continuing Activity)

On 26 September the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that activity at Yasur continued at a level of “major unrest,” as defined by the Alert Level 2 status (on a scale of 0-5). Recent visual observations, webcam mages, and photos taken in the field indicated that explosions continued, producing emissions of gas, steam, and/or ash. Gas emissions and thermal anomalies were identified in satellite images. ... Read all